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Groble Family History

Groble 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: Grable, Roble, Goble, Grobe, Wroble, Noble, Grove, Gole, Gable, Groll

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Where is the Groble family from?

You can see how Groble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groble family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Groble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Groble families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Groble's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Groble families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groble surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groble. 30% of Groble men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Groble 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Groble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groble 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Groble. 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 56 military records available for the last name Groble. For the veterans among your Groble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groble lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Groble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Groble in 1965 was 76, and 93 in 2003.

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