History of your Surname
Get access to Grimner family records.Start a free trial

Grimner Family History

Grimner 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, Griner, Grime, Grine, Grabner, Trimmer, Krimmer, Grinder

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Grimner family from?

You can see how Grimner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grimner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grimner families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Grimner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Grimner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grimner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grimner. 50% of Grimner men worked as a Bookkeeper. .

View Census Data for Grimner | Data not to scale

*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

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Yard Man
    50%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Grimner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Grimner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Grimner

Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Grimner. 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.

View all Grimner immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Grimner. For the veterans among your Grimner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grimner military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grimner family history

Discover More

What is the average Grimner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Grimner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Grimner in 1965 was 61, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grimner

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grimner family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Grimner last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial