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Grumbles Family History

Grumbles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Grumble itself a variant of Gribble. This surname is found mainly in TX.

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


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Where is the Grumbles family from?

You can see how Grumbles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grumbles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grumbles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Grumbles families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Grumbles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grumbles families in 1891.
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What did your Grumbles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grumbles. 35% of Grumbles men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Grumbles women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grumbles were Carpenter and Typist.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Typist
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grumbles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grumbles 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Grumbles. 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 854 military records available for the last name Grumbles. For the veterans among your Grumbles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grumbles lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Grumbles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grumbles in 1956 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grumbles 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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