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Grocer Family History

Grocer 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: Grover, Grober, Gromer, Groner, Groce, Rover, Gower, Grove, Roder

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Where is the Grocer family from?

You can see how Grocer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grocer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grocer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Grocer families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Grocer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grocer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grocer 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 Grocer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grocer. 100% of Grocer 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%

What Grocer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Grocer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grocer 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Grocer. 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 116 military records available for the last name Grocer. For the veterans among your Grocer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grocer lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Grocer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grocer in 1984 was 102, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grocer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grocer 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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