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Grewar Family History

Grewar Surname Meaning

see McGrouther.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grewar family from?

You can see how Grewar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grewar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grewar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Grewar families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grewar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Grewar families in 1891.
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What did your Grewar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grewar. 60% of Grewar 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%

What Grewar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grewar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grewar 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Grewar. 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 146 military records available for the last name Grewar. For the veterans among your Grewar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grewar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Grewar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grewar in 1966 was 95, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grewar 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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