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Grimbly Family History

Grimbly Surname Meaning

see Grimley.

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


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Where is the Grimbly family from?

You can see how Grimbly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimbly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Grimbly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Grimbly families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Grimbly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grimbly families in 1891.
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What did your Grimbly ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grimbly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimbly 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Grimbly. 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 73 military records available for the last name Grimbly. For the veterans among your Grimbly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimbly lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Grimbly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grimbly in 1971 was 63, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimbly 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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