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Grimbau Family History

Grimbau 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: Grabau, Grima, Grimaud, Grimball, Grimble, Primeau, Grau, Grime

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Where is the Grimbau family from?

You can see how Grimbau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimbau family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Grimbau families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimbau's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Grimbau families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimbau 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 2 census records available for the last name Grimbau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimbau 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 Grimbau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grimbau. For the veterans among your Grimbau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimbau lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Grimbau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grimbau in 1980 was 87, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimbau 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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