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Groob Family History

Groob 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: Grob, Groom, Groot, Groos, Croom, Rook, Roos, Crook, Gross, Grosh

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Where is the Groob family from?

You can see how Groob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groob family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groob families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Groob families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Groob's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Groob families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groob 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 Groob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groob 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Groob. 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 Groob. For the veterans among your Groob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groob lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Groob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Groob in 1966 was 79, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groob 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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