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Grobe Family History

Grobe Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Grob. (Gröbe): variant of Gröber (see Grober).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grobe family from?

You can see how Grobe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grobe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grobe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Grobe families living in Northumberland. This was about 39% of all the recorded Grobe's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Grobe families in 1891.
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What did your Grobe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grobe. 100% of Grobe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Grobe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grobe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Grobe. For the veterans among your Grobe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobe lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Grobe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grobe in 1952 was 34, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grobe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grobe 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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