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Grimmie Family History

Grimmie 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: Grimme, Grime, Grimmer, Grimm, Grieme, Crummie, Griffie, Grimble

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Where is the Grimmie family from?

You can see how Grimmie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimmie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grimmie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grimmie families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimmie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grimmie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimmie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grimmie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grimmie. 100% of Grimmie women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Grimmie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Grimmie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimmie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Grimmie. 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 15 military records available for the last name Grimmie. For the veterans among your Grimmie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimmie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grimmie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grimmie in 1966 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

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