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Grimmes Family History

Grimmes 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: Grimmer, Grimme, Grimes, Grime, Trimmer, Krimmer, Rimmel, Grimley

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Where is the Grimmes family from?

You can see how Grimmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimmes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grimmes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grimmes families living in California. This was about 44% of all the recorded Grimmes's in USA. California had the highest population of Grimmes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimmes 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 Grimmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grimmes. 50% of Grimmes men worked as an Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Grimmes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Grimmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimmes 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Grimmes. 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 25 military records available for the last name Grimmes. For the veterans among your Grimmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimmes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Grimmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Grimmes in 1968 was 62, and 38 in 1982.

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