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Grobb Family History

Grobb 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: Grob, Grubb, Robb, Grobe, Grabb, Crabb, Gross, Grosh, Grove, Lobb

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Where is the Grobb family from?

You can see how Grobb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grobb family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grobb families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Grobb family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Grobb's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Grobb families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grobb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grobb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grobb. 34% of Grobb men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Engineer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grobb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobb 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Grobb. 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 141 military records available for the last name Grobb. For the veterans among your Grobb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobb lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Grobb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grobb in 1973 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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