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Groban Family History

Groban Surname 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: Grogan, Grobman, Groman, Trojan, Roman, Urban, Roan, Provan, Gruben

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Where is the Groban family from?

You can see how Groban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groban family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Groban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Groban families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Groban's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Groban families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groban 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 Groban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groban. 58% of Groban men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Groban women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Groban family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Groban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groban 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Groban. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Groban. For the veterans among your Groban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groban lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Groban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Groban in 1964 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groban

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groban ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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