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Growder Family History

Growder 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: Growden, Crowder, Gowder, Browder, Gower, Roder, Grover, Golder

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Where is the Growder family from?

You can see how Growder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Growder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Growder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Growder families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Growder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Growder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Growder 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 Growder ancestors do for a living?

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

What Growder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Growder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Growder 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Growder. 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 58 military records available for the last name Growder. For the veterans among your Growder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Growder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Growder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Growder in 1964 was 74, and 33 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Growder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Growder 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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