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Grimet Family History

Grimet 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, Grumet, Grimes, Prime, Grine, Grice, Grist, Grief, Rimer, Grim

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Where is the Grimet family from?

You can see how Grimet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Grimet families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grimet's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Grimet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimet 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 314 census records available for the last name Grimet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimet 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Grimet. 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 Grimet. For the veterans among your Grimet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Grimet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grimet in 1964 was 78, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimet 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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