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Grimmo Family History

Grimmo Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Grimm, Grimme, Grime, Griffo, Primo, Krimm, Grim, Nimmo, Grimmer

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Where is the Grimmo family from?

You can see how Grimmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimmo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grimmo families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Grimmo family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimmo's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Grimmo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimmo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grimmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grimmo. 60% of Grimmo 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
    60%
  • General Office Clerk Bakery food Producers
    40%

What Grimmo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Grimmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimmo 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Grimmo. 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 12 military records available for the last name Grimmo. For the veterans among your Grimmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimmo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Grimmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grimmo in 1973 was 29, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grimmo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimmo 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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