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Grimson Family History

Grimson Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Grim (see Grime) + the patronymic marker son ‘son’. Perhaps also a variant of Grimston with loss of -t-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grimson family from?

You can see how Grimson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grimson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Grimson families living in Norfolk. This was about 39% of all the recorded Grimson's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Grimson families in 1891.
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What did your Grimson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grimson. 50% of Grimson men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 80% of Grimson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grimson were Gardener and Dressmaker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domes Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Dc Duties
    4%
  • Dressmaker
    4%

What Grimson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Grimson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimson 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 933 immigration records available for the last name Grimson. 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 352 military records available for the last name Grimson. For the veterans among your Grimson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Grimson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grimson in 1956 was 41, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimson 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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