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Grimmet Family History

Grimmet Surname Meaning

see Grimmett.

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


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Where is the Grimmet family from?

You can see how Grimmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimmet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimmet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Grimmet families living in Staffordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Grimmet's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Grimmet families in 1891.
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What did your Grimmet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grimmet. 48% of Grimmet men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grimmet women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Coal Loader
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Grimmet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grimmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimmet 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Grimmet. 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 141 military records available for the last name Grimmet. For the veterans among your Grimmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimmet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Grimmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grimmet in 1968 was 60, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grimmet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimmet 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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