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Grimditch Family History

Grimditch 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: Griffith, Gramlich, Hilditch, Rodich, Graddick, Friedrich, Ritch

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Where is the Grimditch family from?

You can see how Grimditch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimditch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grimditch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Grimditch families living in Essex. This was about 41% of all the recorded Grimditch's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Grimditch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimditch 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 Grimditch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer To Shipwright and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grimditch. 100% of Grimditch men worked as a Labourer To Shipwright and 100% of Grimditch 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer To Shipwright
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Grimditch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Grimditch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimditch 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Grimditch. 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 58 military records available for the last name Grimditch. For the veterans among your Grimditch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimditch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grimditch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grimditch in 1966 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimditch 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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