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Grou Family History

Grou 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: Grau, Grof, Grob, Gros, Gerou, Grom, Group, Grout, Groux, Groh

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Where is the Grou family from?

You can see how Grou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grou family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Grou families living in Indiana. This was about 26% of all the recorded Grou's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grou 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 Grou ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grou 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Grou. 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 74 military records available for the last name Grou. For the veterans among your Grou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grou lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Grou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Grou in 1974 was 96, and 49 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grou

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grou 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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