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Grous Family History

Grous 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: Gross, Gros, Group, Rous, Grout, Groux, Grohs, Groos, Brous, Ross

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Where is the Grous family from?

You can see how Grous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grous family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Grous families living in Kent. This was about 23% of all the recorded Grous's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Grous families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grous 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 Grous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grous. 30% of Grous men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Grous women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grous were Welder and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Weaver
    17%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Welder
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Operator
    25%

What Grous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grous 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Grous. 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 382 military records available for the last name Grous. For the veterans among your Grous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grous lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Grous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grous in 1968 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grous

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grous 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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