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Grimme Family History

Grimme Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: variant of Grimm.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grimme family from?

You can see how Grimme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Grimme families living in London. This was about 79% of all the recorded Grimme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grimme families in 1891.
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What did your Grimme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grimme. 43% of Grimme women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • Tailoress
    29%
  • Food Factory Ass
    29%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grimme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimme 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grimme. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grimme. For the veterans among your Grimme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimme lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Grimme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grimme in 1958 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grimme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimme 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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