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Grubs Family History

Grubs 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: Gruss, Grube, Gruba, Grubb, Gruis, Grubbs, Grass, Gross, Russ, Krebs

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Where is the Grubs family from?

You can see how Grubs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grubs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grubs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Grubs families living in Ohio. This was about 18% of all the recorded Grubs's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Grubs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grubs 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 Grubs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grubs. 47% of Grubs men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Grubs women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grubs were Load Coal and Housewife.

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Load Coal
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Grubs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grubs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grubs 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Grubs. 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 303 military records available for the last name Grubs. For the veterans among your Grubs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grubs lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Grubs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grubs in 1961 was 42, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grubs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grubs 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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