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Grobmyer Family History

Grobmyer 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: Grober, Gromer, Roblyer, Groomer, Roemer, Gruber, Grabner, Graber

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Where is the Grobmyer family from?

You can see how Grobmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grobmyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Grobmyer families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grobmyer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Grobmyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grobmyer 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 Grobmyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grobmyer. 60% of Grobmyer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Grobmyer women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Employer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Grobmyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Grobmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobmyer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Grobmyer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Grobmyer. For the veterans among your Grobmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobmyer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Grobmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Grobmyer in 1957 was 35, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grobmyer 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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