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Grimstone Family History

Grimstone Surname Meaning

see Grimston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grimstone family from?

You can see how Grimstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Grimstone families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Grimstone's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Grimstone families in 1891.
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What did your Grimstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grimstone. 89% of Grimstone 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Tobacco Stripper
    6%
  • Vest Machinist Tailoress
    6%

What Grimstone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grimstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimstone 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Grimstone. 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 145 military records available for the last name Grimstone. For the veterans among your Grimstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimstone lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1979, in the United States, Grimstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Grimstone in 1963 was 81, and 75 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grimstone

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimstone 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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