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Grumley Family History

Grumley Name Meaning

metathesized form of Gormley ; compare Gromley .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Crumley, Rumley, Grimley, Gramley, Gromley, Brumley, Gulley, Gurley

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Where is the Grumley family from?

You can see how Grumley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grumley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grumley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grumley family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grumley's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Grumley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grumley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grumley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grumley. 45% of Grumley men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grumley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grumley 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Grumley. 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 879 military records available for the last name Grumley. For the veterans among your Grumley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grumley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grumley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grumley in 1963 was 80, and 66 in 2004.

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