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Gramse Family History

Gramse Surname Meaning

German: variant of Grams.

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


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Where is the Gramse family from?

You can see how Gramse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gramse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gramse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Gramse families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gramse's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gramse families in 1880.
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What did your Gramse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gramse. 64% of Gramse men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Gramse women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gramse were Laborer and Cashier.

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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
    64%
  • Porter
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Cashier
    40%

What Gramse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Gramse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gramse 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Gramse. 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 265 military records available for the last name Gramse. For the veterans among your Gramse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gramse lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gramse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gramse in 1948 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gramse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gramse 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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