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Grimason Family History

Grimason Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of either Grimson or Grimston with preservation of the medial syllable.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grimason family from?

You can see how Grimason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grimason families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Grimason families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Grimason's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grimason families in 1891.
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What did your Grimason ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grimason. 100% of Grimason 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 Grimason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Grimason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimason 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Grimason. 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 224 military records available for the last name Grimason. For the veterans among your Grimason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimason lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Grimason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grimason in 1952 was 46, and 33 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimason 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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