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Grobelny Family History

Grobelny 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: Gravely, Gruben, Gobel, Grober, Robel, Greeley, Groven, Groen, Goben

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Where is the Grobelny family from?

You can see how Grobelny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grobelny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Grobelny families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Grobelny's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grobelny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grobelny 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 Grobelny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grobelny. 100% of Grobelny men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Grobelny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobelny 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Grobelny. 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 273 military records available for the last name Grobelny. For the veterans among your Grobelny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobelny lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Grobelny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Grobelny in 1951 was 41, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grobelny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grobelny 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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