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Grimaud Name Meaning

French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements grīm ‘mask helmet’ or ‘cruel’ and wald ‘power authority’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Grimard, Grimaldo, Grima, Grimmer, Guinard, Guimond, Renaud, Simard

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Where is the Grimaud family from?

You can see how Grimaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimaud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grimaud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Grimaud families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grimaud's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grimaud families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimaud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grimaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grimaud. 50% of Grimaud 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Finisher
    50%
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What Grimaud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 963 census records available for the last name Grimaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimaud 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Grimaud. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 284 military records available for the last name Grimaud. For the veterans among your Grimaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimaud lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grimaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grimaud in 1962 was 77, and 94 in 2004.

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