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Grobes Family History

Grobes 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: Grober, Grobe, Groves, Gross, Rodes, Grove, Gruber, Graber, Grover

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Where is the Grobes family from?

You can see how Grobes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grobes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grobes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Grobes families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Grobes's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Grobes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grobes 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 Grobes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grobes. 60% of Grobes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grobes women worked as a Maid.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grobes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobes 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Grobes. 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 175 military records available for the last name Grobes. For the veterans among your Grobes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grobes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grobes in 1963 was 89, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grobes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grobes 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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