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Grimon Family History

Grimon 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: Simon, Grime, Primo, Gritton, Grignon, Gaymon, Maimon, Limon, Gammon

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Where is the Grimon family from?

You can see how Grimon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Grimon family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grimon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grimon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grimon. 21% of Grimon men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Grimon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grimon were Farmer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Office Clerk
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grimon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimon 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Grimon. 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 63 military records available for the last name Grimon. For the veterans among your Grimon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimon lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Grimon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grimon in 1978 was 68, and 89 in 1998.

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