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Grobert Family History

Grobert 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: Robert, Gobert, Grober, Grabert, Probert, Gronert, Grubert, Froberg

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Where is the Grobert family from?

You can see how Grobert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grobert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grobert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Grobert families living in Louisiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Grobert's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Grobert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grobert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grobert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grobert. 50% of Grobert men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Grobert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobert 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Grobert. 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 90 military records available for the last name Grobert. For the veterans among your Grobert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grobert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grobert in 1966 was 87, and 71 in 2003.

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