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Grimely Family History

Grimely 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: Grime, Gravely, Grimley, Grimsley, Rimel, Greely, Grimes, Grimble

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Where is the Grimely family from?

You can see how Grimely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimely families were found in USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 6 Grimely families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimely's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Grimely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimely 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 138 census records available for the last name Grimely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimely 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 Grimely. 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 31 military records available for the last name Grimely. For the veterans among your Grimely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimely lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Grimely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grimely in 1965 was 68, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimely 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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