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Grubiak Family History

Grubiak 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: Grubman, Gruba, Grubich, Kubiak, Rusak, Rubin, Gruber, Rubis, Gruben

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Where is the Grubiak family from?

You can see how Grubiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grubiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Grubiak families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Grubiak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grubiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grubiak 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 Grubiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grubiak. 43% of Grubiak men worked as a Painter and 100% of Grubiak women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Painter
    43%
  • Weaver
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Grubiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Grubiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grubiak 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Grubiak. 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 90 military records available for the last name Grubiak. For the veterans among your Grubiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grubiak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grubiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grubiak in 1965 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grubiak 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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