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Grewey Family History

Grewey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goewey, Grewe, Green, Brewer, Dewey, Newey, Graney, Greek, Greven

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Where is the Grewey family from?

You can see how Grewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grewey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grewey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Grewey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Grewey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grewey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grewey 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 Grewey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grewey. 43% of Grewey men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Grewey women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Grewey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Grewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grewey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Grewey. 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 16 military records available for the last name Grewey. For the veterans among your Grewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grewey lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Grewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grewey in 1983 was 80, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grewey 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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