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Grimsgaard Family History

Grimsgaard 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: Grimstad, Grimstead, Grimard, Grimshaw, Grimsrud, Grinstead, Grimaud

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Where is the Grimsgaard family from?

You can see how Grimsgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimsgaard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Grimsgaard families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Grimsgaard families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimsgaard's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grimsgaard families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimsgaard 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 91 census records available for the last name Grimsgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimsgaard 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Grimsgaard. 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 22 military records available for the last name Grimsgaard. For the veterans among your Grimsgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimsgaard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Grimsgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grimsgaard in 1963 was 71, and 63 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimsgaard 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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