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Grumley Family History

Grumley Surname Meaning

metathesized form of Gormley; compare Gromley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Grumley family from?

You can see how Grumley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grumley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grumley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Grumley families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Grumley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Grumley families in 1891.
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What did your Grumley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grumley. 100% of Grumley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Grumley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grumley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grumley 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Grumley. 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 879 military records available for the last name Grumley. For the veterans among your Grumley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grumley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grumley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grumley in 1963 was 80, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grumley 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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