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Grooby Family History

Grooby Surname Meaning

from Groby (Leics) recorded as Groubi in about 1140.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grooby family from?

You can see how Grooby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grooby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grooby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Grooby families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Grooby's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Grooby families in 1891.
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What did your Grooby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grooby. 38% of Grooby men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 79% of Grooby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grooby were Horseman On Farm and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    38%
  • Farm Labourer
    38%
  • Horseman On Farm
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Land Worker
    10%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grooby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grooby 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Grooby. 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 188 military records available for the last name Grooby. For the veterans among your Grooby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grooby lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Grooby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grooby in 1988 was 89, and 85 in 1993.

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