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Groeber Family History

Groeber Surname Meaning

German (Gröber): see Grober.

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


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Where is the Groeber family from?

You can see how Groeber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groeber family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Groeber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Groeber family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Groeber's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Groeber families in 1871.
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What did your Groeber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groeber. 32% of Groeber men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Groeber women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Groeber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groeber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groeber 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Groeber. 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 219 military records available for the last name Groeber. For the veterans among your Groeber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groeber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Groeber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Groeber in 1962 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groeber 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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