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Grombly Family History

Grombly 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: Trombly, Twombly, Gromley, Trumbly, Trombley, Grimble, Trembly

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Where is the Grombly family from?

You can see how Grombly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grombly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grombly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Grombly family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grombly's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Grombly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grombly 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 Grombly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grombly. 100% of Grombly women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Grombly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Grombly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grombly 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Grombly. 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 military records available for the last name Grombly. For the veterans among your Grombly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grombly lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Grombly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Grombly in 1974 was 68, and 61 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grombly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grombly 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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