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Grubb Family History

Grubb Surname Meaning

English: unflattering nickname for a physically small person from Middle English grub(be) grob(be) crubbe; ‘grub insect larva’.

Probably an Americanized form of German Grube.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grubb family from?

You can see how Grubb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grubb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grubb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Grubb families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Grubb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grubb families in 1911.
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What did your Grubb ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grubb. 67% of Grubb men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Labourer
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Grubb. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Grubb. For the veterans among your Grubb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grubb lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Grubb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grubb in 1941 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grubb 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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