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Gremminger Family History

Gremminger Name Meaning

Swiss German: possibly from a personal name based on ancient Germanic grim ‘mask helmet’ or more likely a nickname for an irascible person from Middle High German gram ‘angry’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Greninger, Greiner, Gretzinger, Emminger, Groninger, Treffinger

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Where is the Gremminger family from?

You can see how Gremminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gremminger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gremminger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gremminger family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gremminger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gremminger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gremminger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gremminger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gremminger. 48% of Gremminger men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gremminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gremminger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 214 immigration records available for the last name Gremminger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 253 military records available for the last name Gremminger. For the veterans among your Gremminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gremminger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gremminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gremminger in 1963 was 94, and 69 in 2004.

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