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Grimwade Family History

Grimwade Surname Meaning

see Grimwood.

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


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Where is the Grimwade family from?

You can see how Grimwade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimwade family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Grimwade families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Grimwade families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimwade's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grimwade families in 1911.
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What did your Grimwade ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grimwade. 22% of Grimwade men worked as a Lorry Driver and 85% of Grimwade women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grimwade were Haulage Motor Driver and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    22%
  • Bricklayer
    22%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Haulage Motor Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Shop Assist Greengrocer
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%

What Grimwade family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Grimwade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimwade 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 989 immigration records available for the last name Grimwade. 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 483 military records available for the last name Grimwade. For the veterans among your Grimwade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimwade lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Grimwade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grimwade in 1971 was 65, and 102 in 2001.

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