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Grobauer Family History

Grobauer Name 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: Grober, Cronauer, Grauer, Rosauer, Gebauer, Bauer, Neubauer, Gruber

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Where is the Grobauer family from?

You can see how Grobauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grobauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grobauer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grobauer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grobauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grobauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grobauer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grobauer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Grobauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobauer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Grobauer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Grobauer. For the veterans among your Grobauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobauer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Grobauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grobauer in 1962 was 62, and 87 in 2001.

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