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Grimett Family History

Grimett Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Grimmett, Privett, Grime, Grumet, Trivett, Rivett, Gravett, Grissett

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Where is the Grimett family from?

You can see how Grimett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Grimett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Grimett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grimett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grimett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Representative and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grimett. 100% of Grimett men worked as a Representative and 100% of Grimett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Representative
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Grimett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Grimett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimett 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Grimett. 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 104 military records available for the last name Grimett. For the veterans among your Grimett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grimett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grimett in 1966 was 68, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grimett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimett 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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