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Grimlan Family History

Grimlan 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: Grimley, Geiman, Gimlin, Grima, Gillan, Greiman, Grinnan, Gruman

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Where is the Grimlan family from?

You can see how Grimlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grimlan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Grimlan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimlan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grimlan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimlan 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 83 census records available for the last name Grimlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimlan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Grimlan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grimlan. For the veterans among your Grimlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimlan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Grimlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Grimlan in 1971 was 52, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grimlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimlan 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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