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Groveau Family History

Groveau 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: Groleau, Grove, Grover, Croteau, Gronau, Groven, Proveaux, Govea

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Where is the Groveau family from?

You can see how Groveau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groveau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Groveau families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Groveau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Groveau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groveau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Groveau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groveau 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Groveau. 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 7 military records available for the last name Groveau. For the veterans among your Groveau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groveau lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Groveau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Groveau in 1977 was 61, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groveau 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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