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Greminger Family History

Greminger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gremminger, Greninger, Groninger, Greiner, Gretzinger, Remlinger

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Where is the Greminger family from?

You can see how Greminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greminger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greminger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Greminger families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Greminger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Greminger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greminger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Greminger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greminger. 47% of Greminger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Greminger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greminger were Carpenter and G Worker.

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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
    47%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • G Worker
    50%

What Greminger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Greminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greminger 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Greminger. 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 203 military records available for the last name Greminger. For the veterans among your Greminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greminger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Greminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Greminger in 1965 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greminger 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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