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Grims Family History

Grims 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: Grime, Grim, Grams, Grimm, Gries, Grima, Grems, Grimes, Grill, Grass

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Where is the Grims family from?

You can see how Grims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grims family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grims families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Grims families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Grims's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grims families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grims 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 Grims ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grims. 60% of Grims women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grims 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Grims. 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 385 military records available for the last name Grims. For the veterans among your Grims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grims lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Grims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grims in 1944 was 33, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grims

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grims 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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