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Grimsland Family History

Grimsland 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, Ramsland, Friedland, Greenland, Island, Grimshaw, Ringland

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Where is the Grimsland family from?

You can see how Grimsland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimsland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grimsland family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimsland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grimsland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimsland 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 Grimsland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Sample Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grimsland. 100% of Grimsland men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Grimsland women worked as a Sample Maker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sample Maker
    100%

What Grimsland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Grimsland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimsland 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Grimsland. 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 17 military records available for the last name Grimsland. For the veterans among your Grimsland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimsland lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Grimsland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grimsland in 1954 was 57, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grimsland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimsland 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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