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Grimer Family History

Grimer Surname Meaning

see Grimmer.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Grimer family from?

You can see how Grimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Grimer families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Grimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimer 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 Grimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grimer. 50% of Grimer men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Grimer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grimer were Lorry Driver and Foreign Invoice Typist.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Lorry Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Foreign Invoice Typist
    9%

What Grimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Grimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimer 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Grimer. 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 615 military records available for the last name Grimer. For the veterans among your Grimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Grimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Grimer in 1967 was 80, and 79 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimer 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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