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Grobhiser Family History

Grobhiser 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: Grober, Grosser, Grotheer, Fronheiser, Greiser, Groesser, Rochester

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Grobhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobhiser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Grobhiser. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Grobhiser. For the veterans among your Grobhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobhiser lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Grobhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grobhiser in 1973 was 71, and 87 in 1996.

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