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Grobeck Family History

Grobeck 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: Brobeck, Robeck, Bobeck, Grober, Strobeck, Dobeck, Lobeck, Irlbeck

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Where is the Grobeck family from?

You can see how Grobeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grobeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grobeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grobeck families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grobeck's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grobeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grobeck 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 144 census records available for the last name Grobeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobeck 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Grobeck. 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 28 military records available for the last name Grobeck. For the veterans among your Grobeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grobeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grobeck in 1963 was 59, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grobeck 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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