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Grenoble Family History

Grenoble 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: Denoble, Noble, Grindle, Gentile, Preble, Gribble, Grable, Gentle

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Where is the Grenoble family from?

You can see how Grenoble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenoble family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grenoble families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Grenoble families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 87% of all the recorded Grenoble's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grenoble families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenoble surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grenoble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grenoble. 47% of Grenoble men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grenoble women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Grenoble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Grenoble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenoble 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Grenoble. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 157 military records available for the last name Grenoble. For the veterans among your Grenoble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenoble lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Grenoble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Grenoble in 1960 was 72, and 73 in 2003.

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