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Grimmett Name Meaning

English:: (West Midlands): from the Middle English male personal name Grimbald (see Grimble ) becoming through French Grimaud Grimet. Alternatively from a diminutive of Grim a pet form of Grimbald (see Grimble ). from a Middle English personal name Grimwald representing Old Norse Grímólfr ‘fierce’ + ‘wolf’ through the substitution of the French suffix -aud. apparently also from the Middle English female personal name Grim(h)ild (Old Norse Grímhildr from grímr ‘helmet mask’ + hildr ‘battle’).

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


Similar surnames: Crommett, Grimmer, Grime, Grieme, Emmett, Gillett, Grimm, Rimmel

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Where is the Grimmett family from?

You can see how Grimmett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimmett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimmett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Grimmett families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Grimmett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grimmett families in 1891.
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What did your Grimmett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grimmett. 14% of Grimmett men worked as a Gardener and 80% of Grimmett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grimmett were Lorry Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Gardener
    14%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    14%
  • Milk Roundsman
    10%
  • Lorry Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Grimmett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimmett 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Grimmett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Grimmett. For the veterans among your Grimmett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimmett lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Grimmett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grimmett in 1952 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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