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Grimbleby Family History

Grimbleby Surname Meaning

from Grimoldby (Lincs).

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


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Where is the Grimbleby family from?

You can see how Grimbleby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimbleby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grimbleby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Grimbleby families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 84% of all the recorded Grimbleby's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Grimbleby families in 1891.
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What did your Grimbleby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grimbleby. 100% of Grimbleby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Grimbleby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimbleby 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Grimbleby. 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 128 military records available for the last name Grimbleby. For the veterans among your Grimbleby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimbleby lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Grimbleby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Grimbleby in 1979 was 75, and 65 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimbleby 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.

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