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Groba Family History

Groba 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: Grob, Gruba, Grona, Grobe, Rosa, Gross, Grosh, Arora, Gioia, Grove

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Where is the Groba family from?

You can see how Groba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groba family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Groba families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there was 1 Groba family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groba's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Groba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groba. 100% of Groba men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Groba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groba 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Groba. 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 59 military records available for the last name Groba. For the veterans among your Groba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groba lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Groba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Groba in 1976 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

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