Grimsly Family History

Grimsly Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Grimsley, Grimley, Grisby, Grigsby, Grimble, Grill, Grime, Grindle, Ramsey, Gravely

2,000 record(s) for Grimsly

573	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
166	Military Records
9	Immigration Records
766	Census and Voter Lists
917	Member Trees

Where is the Grimsly family from?

You can see how Grimsly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimsly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimsly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Grimsly families living in North Carolina. This was about 31% of all the recorded Grimsly's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Grimsly families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimsly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grimsly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grimsly.

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

100%

What Grimsly family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 766 census records available for the last name Grimsly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimsly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Grimsly. 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.

Military Records

There are 166 military records available for the last name Grimsly. For the veterans among your Grimsly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Grimsly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimsly ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.