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Grimster Family History

Grimster Surname Meaning

variant of Grimstead.

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


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Where is the Grimster family from?

You can see how Grimster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Grimster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Grimster families living in Hampshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Grimster's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Grimster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimster 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 Grimster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Window Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grimster. 100% of Grimster men worked as a Window Cleaner and 91% of Grimster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Window Cleaner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    10%

What Grimster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grimster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimster 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Grimster. 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 126 military records available for the last name Grimster. For the veterans among your Grimster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimster lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Grimster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grimster in 1972 was 47, and 58 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimster 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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