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Grimek Family History

Grimek Name 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: Grime, Gromek, Grimes, Prime, Grine, Grumet, Grice, Ozimek, Greek

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Where is the Grimek family from?

You can see how Grimek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grimek family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Grimek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grimek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grimek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Grimek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimek 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Grimek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Grimek. For the veterans among your Grimek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Grimek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grimek in 1960 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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