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Grovum Family History

Grovum 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: Grove, Grover, Grum, Groom, Granum, Grom, Groven, Group, Grout, Groux

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Where is the Grovum family from?

You can see how Grovum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grovum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Grovum families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Grovum's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Grovum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grovum 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 Grovum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grovum. 100% of Grovum men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Grovum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Grovum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grovum 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Grovum. 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 198 military records available for the last name Grovum. For the veterans among your Grovum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grovum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grovum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grovum in 1964 was 45, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grovum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grovum 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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