History of your Surname
Get access to Grubnau family records.Start a free trial

Grubnau Family History

Grubnau 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: Gronau, Grubman, Gruba, Grabau, Grau, Granat, Gruber, Grabner, Gruen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Grubnau family from?

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

What did your Grubnau ancestors do for a living?

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

What Grubnau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Grubnau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grubnau census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Grubnau

Passenger Lists

There are 117 immigration records available for the last name Grubnau. 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.

View all Grubnau immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Grubnau. For the veterans among your Grubnau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grubnau military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grubnau family history

Discover More

What is the average Grubnau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Grubnau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grubnau in 1968 was 81, and 98 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grubnau

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grubnau family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Grubnau last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial