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Grumbacher Family History

Grumbacher 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: Grumbach, Brubacher, Trumbauer, Crumbaker, Brumbach, Laubacher

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Where is the Grumbacher family from?

You can see how Grumbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grumbacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grumbacher families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grumbacher families living in New Jersey. This was about 78% of all the recorded Grumbacher's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Grumbacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grumbacher 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 195 census records available for the last name Grumbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grumbacher 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Grumbacher. 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 47 military records available for the last name Grumbacher. For the veterans among your Grumbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grumbacher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Grumbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grumbacher in 1968 was 90, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grumbacher 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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