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Graimes Family History

Graimes 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: Grames, Grimes, Grime, Raines, Gaines, Grapes, Grams, Grammer

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Where is the Graimes family from?

You can see how Graimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graimes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Graimes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Graimes families living in Sussex. This was about 61% of all the recorded Graimes's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Graimes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graimes 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 Graimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Graimes. 60% of Graimes 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
    60%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Graimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graimes 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Graimes. 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 61 military records available for the last name Graimes. For the veterans among your Graimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graimes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1986, in the United States, Graimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Graimes in 1962 was 71, and 89 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graimes 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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