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Groebel Family History

Groebel 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: Griebel, Goebel, Froebel, Groeber, Giebel, Griesel, Gobel, Gaebel

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Where is the Groebel family from?

You can see how Groebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groebel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Groebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Groebel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Groebel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Groebel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groebel 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 Groebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groebel. 50% of Groebel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Groebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Groebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groebel 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Groebel. 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 32 military records available for the last name Groebel. For the veterans among your Groebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groebel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Groebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Groebel in 1965 was 61, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groebel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groebel 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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