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Grubis Family History

Grubis 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: Rubis, Gruis, Grubbs, Rubin, Gruber, Gruss, Gruben, Rubi, Grube

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Where is the Grubis family from?

You can see how Grubis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grubis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grubis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Grubis families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Grubis's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Grubis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grubis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grubis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grubis. 50% of Grubis men worked as an Attendant. .

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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

  • Attendant
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Grubis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grubis 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Grubis. 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 46 military records available for the last name Grubis. For the veterans among your Grubis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grubis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grubis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grubis in 1965 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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