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Grubach Family History

Grubach 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: Brubach, Grubich, Grumbach, Rubach, Urbach, Orbach, Hubach, Gronbach

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Where is the Grubach family from?

You can see how Grubach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grubach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grubach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Grubach families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Grubach's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grubach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grubach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grubach ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Grubach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grubach 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Grubach. 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 34 military records available for the last name Grubach. For the veterans among your Grubach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grubach lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Grubach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Grubach in 1967 was 89, and 67 in 2004.

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