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Griesemer Name Meaning

South German:: variant of Griesmer . perhaps also a dialect shortened form of Griesheimer . Compare Grismer and Grismore .

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


Similar surnames: Grieser, Griesel, Gensemer, Grueser, Ziesemer, Riederer, Priesmeyer

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Where is the Griesemer family from?

You can see how Griesemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griesemer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Griesemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Griesemer families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Griesemer's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Griesemer families in 1911.
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What did your Griesemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griesemer. 21% of Griesemer men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Griesemer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griesemer were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • School Teacher
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Griesemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griesemer 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Griesemer. 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 685 military records available for the last name Griesemer. For the veterans among your Griesemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griesemer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Griesemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Griesemer in 1957 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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