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Grubaugh Family History

Grubaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Grumbach.

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


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Where is the Grubaugh family from?

You can see how Grubaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grubaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grubaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Grubaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Grubaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grubaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grubaugh 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 Grubaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grubaugh. 31% of Grubaugh men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Grubaugh women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grubaugh were Farm Laborer and High School 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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • High School Teacher
    10%

What Grubaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grubaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grubaugh 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Grubaugh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grubaugh. For the veterans among your Grubaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grubaugh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Grubaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Grubaugh in 1945 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grubaugh 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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