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Grismore Family History

Grismore Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Griesmer or Griesemer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grismore family from?

You can see how Grismore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grismore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grismore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grismore family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grismore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grismore families in 1891.
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What did your Grismore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grismore. 34% of Grismore men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Grismore women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grismore were Manager and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Contractor
    14%
  • Poultryman
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Grismore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grismore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grismore 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Grismore. 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 220 military records available for the last name Grismore. For the veterans among your Grismore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grismore lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grismore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grismore in 1964 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

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