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Grimball Family History

Grimball Name Meaning

Probably a variant of Grimble .

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


Similar surnames: Kimball, Kimbell, Gimbel, Dieball, Ridall, Grindell, Gambell, Grimble

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Where is the Grimball family from?

You can see how Grimball families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimball family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimball families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Grimball families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grimball's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Grimball families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimball surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grimball ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grimball. 64% of Grimball men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grimball women worked as a House Work. .

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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
    64%
  • Operator
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grimball. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimball 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Grimball. 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 423 military records available for the last name Grimball. For the veterans among your Grimball ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimball lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grimball life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grimball in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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