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Grimball Family History

Grimball Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Grimble.

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


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Where is the Grimball family from?

You can see how Grimball families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimball family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grimball families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Grimball families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grimball's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Grimball families in 1911.
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What did your Grimball ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grimball. 64% of Grimball men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grimball women worked as a House Work.

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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
    64%
  • Operator
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Grimball family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grimball. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimball 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Grimball. 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 423 military records available for the last name Grimball. For the veterans among your Grimball ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimball lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grimball life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grimball in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimball 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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