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Grocott Family History

Grocott Surname Meaning

see Grewcock.

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


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Where is the Grocott family from?

You can see how Grocott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grocott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grocott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 470 Grocott families living in Staffordshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Grocott's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Grocott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grocott 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 Grocott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grocott. 28% of Grocott men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Grocott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grocott were Postman and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Postman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Grocott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grocott 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grocott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grocott. For the veterans among your Grocott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grocott lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Grocott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grocott in 1956 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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