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Grimlie Family History

Grimlie 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: Grime, Grimley, Grilli, Gimlin, Grimme, Griffie, Gillie, Grimble

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Where is the Grimlie family from?

You can see how Grimlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimlie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Grimlie families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Grimlie family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimlie's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Grimlie families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimlie 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 Grimlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grimlie. 100% of Grimlie men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Grimlie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Grimlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimlie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grimlie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Grimlie. For the veterans among your Grimlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimlie lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Grimlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grimlie in 1972 was 55, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grimlie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimlie 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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