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Grimland Family History

Grimland 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: Rieland, Ritland, Gilland, Grimard, Grimaud, Maitland, Rowland

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Where is the Grimland family from?

You can see how Grimland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grimland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Grimland families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grimland's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Grimland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimland 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 Grimland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grimland. 29% of Grimland men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

What Grimland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Grimland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimland 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Grimland. 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 105 military records available for the last name Grimland. For the veterans among your Grimland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Grimland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Grimland in 1962 was 78, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grimland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimland 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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