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Grimbaldeston Family History

Grimbaldeston 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: Balderston, Grimaldo, Alderton, Grandison, Embleton, Hambleton

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Where is the Grimbaldeston family from?

You can see how Grimbaldeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimbaldeston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Grimbaldeston families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimbaldeston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grimbaldeston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimbaldeston 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 Grimbaldeston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grimbaldeston. 80% of Grimbaldeston 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
    80%
  • Cotton Mill Weaver
    20%

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Grimbaldeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimbaldeston 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Grimbaldeston. 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 27 military records available for the last name Grimbaldeston. For the veterans among your Grimbaldeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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