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Grimnes Family History

Grimnes 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: Grimes, Grime, Grine, Gaines, Brines, Grimley, Grimmer, Gries

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Where is the Grimnes family from?

You can see how Grimnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimnes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grimnes family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimnes's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Grimnes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimnes 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 21 census records available for the last name Grimnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimnes 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Grimnes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Grimnes. For the veterans among your Grimnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimnes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Grimnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grimnes in 1974 was 87, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimnes 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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