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Grewer Family History

Grewer Surname Meaning

see McGrouther.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Grewer family from?

You can see how Grewer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grewer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grewer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Grewer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Grewer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grewer families in 1891.
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What did your Grewer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grewer. 60% of Grewer men worked as a Bricklayer and 89% of Grewer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grewer were Railway Clerk and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • Railway Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    12%

What Grewer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grewer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grewer 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Grewer. 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 163 military records available for the last name Grewer. For the veterans among your Grewer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grewer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Grewer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grewer in 1969 was 87, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grewer 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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