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Grimaila Family History

Grimaila 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: Brambila, Grijalva, Grimaldo, Grimaldi, Grima, Grimard, Grala

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Where is the Grimaila family from?

You can see how Grimaila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimaila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grimaila family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grimaila's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Grimaila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimaila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grimaila ancestors do for a living?

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

What Grimaila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Grimaila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimaila 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Grimaila. 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 Grimaila. For the veterans among your Grimaila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimaila lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Grimaila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Grimaila in 1965 was 81, and 83 in 1997.

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