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Grymer Family History

Grymer 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: Gromer, Gryder, Rymer, Brymer, Gramer, Grymes, Grime, Gruber, Grumet

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Where is the Grymer family from?

You can see how Grymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grymer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grymer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Grymer family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Grymer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Grymer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grymer 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 109 census records available for the last name Grymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grymer 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Grymer. 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 26 military records available for the last name Grymer. For the veterans among your Grymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grymer lifespan?

Average Grymer life expectancy in 1982 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grymer 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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