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Grubey Family History

Grubey 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: Gruber, Gruben, Grube, Trubey, Rubey, Rubel, Grumet, Gruen, Graber

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Where is the Grubey family from?

You can see how Grubey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grubey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grubey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Grubey families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grubey's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Grubey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grubey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Grubey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grubey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Grubey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Grubey. For the veterans among your Grubey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grubey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grubey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grubey in 1964 was 65, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grubey 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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