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Grobard Family History

Grobard 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: Girouard, Grober, Groark, Gibbard, Grimard, Graubard, Grossbard

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Where is the Grobard family from?

You can see how Grobard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grobard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grobard families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Grobard families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grobard's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Grobard families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grobard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Grobard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobard 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Grobard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Grobard. For the veterans among your Grobard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobard lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Grobard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grobard in 1960 was 59, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grobard 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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