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Grubben Family History

Grubben 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: Gruben, Grubbe, Gribben, Gruber, Gruen, Ruben, Lubben, Grube, Gruden

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Where is the Grubben family from?

You can see how Grubben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grubben family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Grubben families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Grubben families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grubben's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grubben families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grubben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Grubben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grubben 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Grubben. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grubben. For the veterans among your Grubben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grubben lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grubben 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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