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Grimette Family History

Grimette 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, Guilmette, Gravette, Ouimette, Privette, Trivette, Rivette

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Where is the Grimette family from?

You can see how Grimette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimette family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimette families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Grimette families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grimette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimette 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 Grimette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Grimette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimette 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Grimette. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grimette. For the veterans among your Grimette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimette lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Grimette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grimette in 1969 was 68, and 93 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimette 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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