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Gmeiner Family History

Gmeiner Surname Meaning

South German: nickname from Middle High German gemein(d)er ‘co-owner partner in a debt companion’.

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


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Where is the Gmeiner family from?

You can see how Gmeiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gmeiner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gmeiner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gmeiner family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gmeiner's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Gmeiner families in 1911.
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What did your Gmeiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gmeiner. 24% of Gmeiner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gmeiner women worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Waiter
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Gmeiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gmeiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gmeiner 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Gmeiner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gmeiner. For the veterans among your Gmeiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gmeiner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gmeiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gmeiner in 1963 was 83, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gmeiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gmeiner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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