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Grobly Family History

Grobly 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: Groll, Grober, Grob, Grody, Grable, Robl, Groulx, Roby, Roble, Golly

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Where is the Grobly family from?

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

What did your Grobly ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Grobly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobly 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Grobly. 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 2 military records available for the last name Grobly. For the veterans among your Grobly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobly lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Grobly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grobly in 1983 was 77, and 101 in 2003.

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