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Grumbach Family History

Grumbach Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Germany. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Crubaugh Crumbaugh and Grubaugh .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Brumbach, Gronbach, Brubach, Dubach, Trimbach, Baumbach, Umbach

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Where is the Grumbach family from?

You can see how Grumbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grumbach family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grumbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Grumbach family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grumbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grumbach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grumbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grumbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grumbach. 21% of Grumbach men worked as a Florist and 67% of Grumbach women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grumbach were Butcher and New Worker. .

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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

  • Florist
    21%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Butcher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grumbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grumbach 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 860 immigration records available for the last name Grumbach. 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 490 military records available for the last name Grumbach. For the veterans among your Grumbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grumbach lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Grumbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grumbach in 1960 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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