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Groombridge Family History

Groombridge Surname Meaning

from Groombridge (Kent).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Groombridge family from?

You can see how Groombridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groombridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Groombridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 262 Groombridge families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Groombridge's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Groombridge families in 1891.
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What did your Groombridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Groombridge. 21% of Groombridge men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Groombridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groombridge were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Groombridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groombridge 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 948 immigration records available for the last name Groombridge. 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 909 military records available for the last name Groombridge. For the veterans among your Groombridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groombridge lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Groombridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Groombridge in 1961 was 44, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groombridge 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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