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Grima Family History

Grima Surname Meaning

Italian and Maltese: possibly from the ancient Germanic female personal name Grima (from grīm ‘mask helmet’).

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


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Where is the Grima family from?

You can see how Grima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grima family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Grima families living in Lancashire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Grima's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grima families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grima 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 Grima ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grima. 100% of Grima 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%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grima 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Grima. 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 529 military records available for the last name Grima. For the veterans among your Grima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grima lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Grima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grima in 1967 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grima

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grima 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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