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Grimler Family History

Grimler 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, Grimmer, Grime, Trimmer, Giller, Krimmer, Rumler, Grinder

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Where is the Grimler family from?

You can see how Grimler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grimler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Grimler families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Grimler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grimler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimler 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 201 census records available for the last name Grimler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimler 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Grimler. 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 95 military records available for the last name Grimler. For the veterans among your Grimler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Grimler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grimler in 1944 was 51, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimler 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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