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Grimess Family History

Grimess 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: Grimes, Griess, Grime, Gress, Gries, Grames, Griese, Griest, Riess

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Where is the Grimess family from?

You can see how Grimess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimess family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Grimess families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there were 4 Grimess families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimess's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grimess families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimess 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 60 census records available for the last name Grimess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimess 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Grimess. 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 6 military records available for the last name Grimess. For the veterans among your Grimess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimess lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1995, in the United States, Grimess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grimess in 1994 was 94, and 91 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimess 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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