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Grimey Family History

Grimey 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: Grime, Grimley, Grimes, Prime, Grine, Grumet, Grice, Riley, Graney

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Where is the Grimey family from?

You can see how Grimey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grimey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Grimey family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimey's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Grimey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Grimey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimey 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 Grimey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Grimey. For the veterans among your Grimey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimey 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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