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Grymes Family History

Grymes Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Grimes.

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


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Where is the Grymes family from?

You can see how Grymes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grymes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grymes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Grymes families living in Norfolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Grymes's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Grymes families in 1891.
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What did your Grymes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grymes. 100% of Grymes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grymes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grymes 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Grymes. 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 843 military records available for the last name Grymes. For the veterans among your Grymes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grymes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grymes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Grymes in 1962 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grymes 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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