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Grimsell Family History

Grimsell Name Meaning

from Grimes Hill in Kings Norton (Worcs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Ramsell, Griesel, Grizzell, Griswell, Grindell, Grimball, Frissell

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Where is the Grimsell family from?

You can see how Grimsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grimsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Grimsell families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grimsell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grimsell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grimsell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Grimsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimsell 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Grimsell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Grimsell. For the veterans among your Grimsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimsell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Grimsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grimsell in 1966 was 58, and 83 in 2001.

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