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Grames Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Gramm(e)s from a short form of the personal name Hieronymus.

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


Similar surnames: Grams, Groomes, Gares, Goates, Armes, Gates, Graven, Gramer, Bramer

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Where is the Grames family from?

You can see how Grames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grames family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grames families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Grames families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Grames's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grames families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grames surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grames ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grames. 100% of Grames 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grames 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Grames. 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 631 military records available for the last name Grames. For the veterans among your Grames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grames lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Grames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grames in 1952 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

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