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Grobl Family History

Grobl 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: Groll, Grob, Robl, Grobe, Grill, Gross, Grosh, Grove, Krol, Kroll

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Where is the Grobl family from?

You can see how Grobl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grobl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grobl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Grobl families living in Illinois. This was about 69% of all the recorded Grobl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grobl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grobl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grobl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Die Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Grobl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobl 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Grobl. 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 341 military records available for the last name Grobl. For the veterans among your Grobl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobl lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Grobl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grobl in 1974 was 68, and 76 in 2000.

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