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Grobe Name Meaning

German:: variant of Grob . (Gröbe): variant of Gröber (see Grober ).

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


Similar surnames: Grober, Growe, Grob, Groce, Grohe, Grebe, Grove, Grote, Grewe, Grow

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Where is the Grobe family from?

You can see how Grobe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grobe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grobe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Grobe families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Grobe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grobe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grobe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grobe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cabinet was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grobe. 100% of Grobe men worked as a Cabinet. .

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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

  • Cabinet
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Grobe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grobe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Grobe. For the veterans among your Grobe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobe lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Grobe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grobe in 1952 was 34, and 69 in 2004.

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