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Grimit Family History

Grimit 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, Grumet, Grist, Grim, Grimm, Grima, Crimi, Griest, Grimme

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Where is the Grimit family from?

You can see how Grimit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Grimit families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grimit's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Grimit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimit 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 Grimit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grimit. 50% of Grimit men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Grimit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Grimit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimit 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Grimit. 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 120 military records available for the last name Grimit. For the veterans among your Grimit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimit lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Grimit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grimit in 1967 was 53, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grimit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimit 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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