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Gruebnau Family History

Gruebnau 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: Gruen, Greenan, Gronau, Grubman, Gruba, Grabau, Trueba, Grennan

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Where is the Gruebnau family from?

You can see how Gruebnau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruebnau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gruebnau families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruebnau's in USA. California had the highest population of Gruebnau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruebnau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Gruebnau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruebnau 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gruebnau. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gruebnau. For the veterans among your Gruebnau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruebnau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gruebnau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gruebnau in 1961 was 57, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruebnau 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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