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Grimba Family History

Grimba 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: Grima, Grime, Riba, Arima, Grim, Grieb, Gima, Gamba, Grimm, Gruba

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimba 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 38 census records available for the last name Grimba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimba 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Grimba. 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 7 military records available for the last name Grimba. For the veterans among your Grimba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimba lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Grimba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Grimba in 1976 was 89, and 54 in 1992.

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