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Grimme Family History

Grimme Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: variant of Grimm .

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


Similar surnames: Grimmer, Krimm, Gramm, Krumme, Brimmer, Griese, Krimmel, Crimm, Prime

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Where is the Grimme family from?

You can see how Grimme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Grimme family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grimme's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Grimme families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grimme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grimme. 32% of Grimme men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Grimme women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grimme were Farm Operator and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grimme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimme 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grimme. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Grimme. For the veterans among your Grimme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimme lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Grimme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grimme in 1958 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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