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Grumbles Name Meaning

English: variant of Grumble itself a variant of Gribble . This surname is found mainly in TX.

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


Similar surnames: Rumbley, Crumble, Grimble, Gumbs, Gramley, Gribble, Crumbliss, Humble

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Where is the Grumbles family from?

You can see how Grumbles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grumbles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grumbles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Grumbles family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Grumbles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grumbles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grumbles 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 Grumbles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grumbles. 35% of Grumbles men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Grumbles women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grumbles were Carpenter and Saleswoman. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Cashier
    9%
  • Saleswoman
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grumbles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grumbles 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Grumbles. 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 854 military records available for the last name Grumbles. For the veterans among your Grumbles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grumbles lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Grumbles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grumbles in 1956 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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