Researching Bobby Grim
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 55 people with the Grim surname? In that year Grim was ranked number 3524 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Bobby means "Famous" and is of German origin.
Records of Bobby Grim on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Bobby Grim and the Grim Family Tree
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Grim Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Grim family tree.
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Grim Forums
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| Did you know that there are currently 6076 people with the Grim surname in the USA? Grim is ranked number 155 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Bobby Grim
Bobby Grim
Robert "Bobby" Grim (September 4, 1924 – June 14, 1995) was an American racecar driver.
Born in Coal City, Indiana, Grim died of cancer in Indianapolis, Indiana. He drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1958-1969 seasons with 66 starts, including the Indianapolis 500 races each year from 1959-1968 except 1965. He finished in the top ten 30 times, with his one victory coming in 1960 at Syracuse. He won the 1959 Indy Rookie of the Year, despite finishing in 26th position. He was also the IMCA sprint car champion from 1955-1958 driving the famed "Black Deuce" Offy of Hector Honore.
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