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Growden Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): voiced variant of the habitational name Crowden from the place so called in Devon.

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


Similar surnames: Crowden, Bowden, Rowden, Groden, Howden, Roden, Plowden, Snowden

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Where is the Growden family from?

You can see how Growden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Growden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Growden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Growden families living in Cornwall. This was about 36% of all the recorded Growden's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Growden families in 1891.
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What did your Growden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Growden. 100% of Growden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Growden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Growden 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Growden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 391 military records available for the last name Growden. For the veterans among your Growden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Growden lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Growden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Growden in 1951 was 46, and 80 in 2003.

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