This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Grimke family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Grimke Family History

Grimke 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, Gramke, Grimme, Prime, Grine, Grice, Grieve, Goike, Limke

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Grimke family from?

You can see how Grimke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grimke family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grimke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Grimke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Grimke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Grimke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Grimke

Passenger Lists

There are 133 immigration records available for the last name Grimke. 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.

View all Grimke immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 162 military records available for the last name Grimke. For the veterans among your Grimke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grimke military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grimke family history

Discover More

What is the average Grimke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grimke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grimke in 1965 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grimke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimke 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grimke family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial