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Grombacher Family History

Grombacher 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: Wombacher, Gronbach, Mosbacher, Grumbach, Rohrbacher, Brubacher

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Where is the Grombacher family from?

You can see how Grombacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grombacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grombacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Grombacher families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Grombacher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grombacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grombacher 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 Grombacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grombacher. 100% of Grombacher men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Grombacher women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Grombacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Grombacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grombacher 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Grombacher. 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 60 military records available for the last name Grombacher. For the veterans among your Grombacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grombacher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grombacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grombacher in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grombacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grombacher 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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