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Grunbley Family History

Grunbley 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: Rumbley, Grindley, Grumbles, Rubley, Crumbley, Gulley, Crumble

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Where is the Grunbley family from?

You can see how Grunbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunbley family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Grunbley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Grunbley families living in Glamorgan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grunbley's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Grunbley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Grunbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunbley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Grunbley. 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 military records available for the last name Grunbley. For the veterans among your Grunbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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