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Groombredge Family History

Groombredge 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: Trowbridge, Woodbridge, Goodridge, Cambridge, Stockbridge, Corbridge

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Where is the Groombredge family from?

You can see how Groombredge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groombredge family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Groombredge family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groombredge's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Groombredge families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Groombredge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groombredge 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Groombredge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Groombredge. For the veterans among your Groombredge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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