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Groebe Family History

Groebe 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: Grobe, Groene, Grebe, Groeber, Grove, Goede, Grieve, Grober, Riebe

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Where is the Groebe family from?

You can see how Groebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groebe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groebe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Groebe families living in Illinois. This was about 48% of all the recorded Groebe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Groebe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groebe 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 Groebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groebe. 50% of Groebe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Groebe women worked as a Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Groebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Groebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groebe 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Groebe. 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 131 military records available for the last name Groebe. For the veterans among your Groebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groebe lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Groebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Groebe in 1942 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groebe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groebe 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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