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Grobner Family History

Grobner 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: Grabner, Grober, Groner, Grebner, Groebner, Kroner, Gruber, Graber

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Where is the Grobner family from?

You can see how Grobner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grobner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grobner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Grobner families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Grobner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grobner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grobner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grobner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grobner. 63% of Grobner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    63%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
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What Grobner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Grobner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobner 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Grobner. 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 359 military records available for the last name Grobner. For the veterans among your Grobner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Grobner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grobner in 1963 was 67, and 82 in 2002.

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