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Grobben Family History

Grobben 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: Gribben, Robben, Gruben, Grober, Growden, Grubbe, Groven, Groen

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Where is the Grobben family from?

You can see how Grobben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grobben family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grobben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Grobben families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grobben's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grobben families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grobben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grobben ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Grobben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobben 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Grobben. 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 236 military records available for the last name Grobben. For the veterans among your Grobben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobben lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grobben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grobben in 1965 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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