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Groobey Family History

Groobey 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, Rooney, Growney, Groomes, Groomer, Gooley, Robey, Grobe

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Where is the Groobey family from?

You can see how Groobey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groobey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Groobey families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Groobey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Groobey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groobey 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 Groobey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Groobey. 100% of Groobey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Groobey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Groobey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groobey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Groobey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Groobey. For the veterans among your Groobey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groobey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Groobey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Groobey in 1980 was 67, and 85 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groobey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groobey 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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