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Grimble Family History

Grimble Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk and Suffolk): variant of Gribble

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


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Where is the Grimble family from?

You can see how Grimble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimble families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 95 Grimble families living in Norfolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Grimble's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Grimble families in 1891.
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What did your Grimble ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grimble. 15% of Grimble men worked as a Gardener and 80% of Grimble women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grimble were Bank Clerk and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    15%
  • Grocers Assistant
    15%
  • Insurance Clerk
    15%
  • Bank Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Help
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Grimble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Grimble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimble 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Grimble. 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 521 military records available for the last name Grimble. For the veterans among your Grimble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimble lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Grimble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grimble in 1959 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimble 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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