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Grimstead Family History

Grimstead Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): habitational name from Grimstead in Wiltshire probably so named from Old English grēne ‘green’ + hām-stede ‘homestead’.

Occasionally a variant of Grinstead.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grimstead family from?

You can see how Grimstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimstead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimstead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Grimstead families living in Somerset. This was about 27% of all the recorded Grimstead's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Grimstead families in 1891.
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What did your Grimstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer Below Ground and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grimstead. 27% of Grimstead men worked as a Coal Hewer Below Ground and 86% of Grimstead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grimstead were Coal Hewer and Private Means.

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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

  • Coal Hewer Below Ground
    27%
  • Dairy Farmer
    22%
  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Coal Hewer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Grimstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grimstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimstead 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Grimstead. 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 815 military records available for the last name Grimstead. For the veterans among your Grimstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimstead lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Grimstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grimstead in 1952 was 34, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimstead 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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