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Grubhoffer Family History

Grubhoffer 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: Gruber, Freihofer, Proffer, Umhoefer, Ruffer, Hoffer, Brushaber

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Where is the Grubhoffer family from?

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

What did your Grubhoffer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Grubhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grubhoffer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Grubhoffer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Grubhoffer. For the veterans among your Grubhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grubhoffer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Grubhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Grubhoffer in 1968 was 90, and 75 in 1988.

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