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Grobbe Family History

Grobbe 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: Grubbe, Robbe, Grobe, Grabbe, Grove, Krabbe, Grober, Grose, Groppe

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Where is the Grobbe family from?

You can see how Grobbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grobbe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grobbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Grobbe family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grobbe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grobbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grobbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grobbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grobbe. 100% of Grobbe men worked as a Painter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Grobbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobbe 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Grobbe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Grobbe. For the veterans among your Grobbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobbe lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Grobbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grobbe in 1980 was 74, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grobbe 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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