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Grombie Family History

Grombie 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: Crombie, Grumbine, Grobe, Robbie, Cromie, Robie, Crosbie, Grimble

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Where is the Grombie family from?

You can see how Grombie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grombie family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Grombie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Grombie families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grombie's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Grombie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Grombie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grombie 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Grombie. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grombie. For the veterans among your Grombie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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