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Growe Family History

Growe Surname Meaning

North German:: variant of Groh. variant of Grube or Grove.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Growe family from?

You can see how Growe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Growe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Growe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Growe families living in Worcestershire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Growe's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Growe families in 1891.
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What did your Growe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Growe. 86% of Growe 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
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Growe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Growe 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Growe. 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 507 military records available for the last name Growe. For the veterans among your Growe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Growe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Growe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Growe in 1963 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Growe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Growe 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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