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Growell Family History

Growell 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: Rowell, Trowell, Gruwell, Grewell, Gowell, Browell, Crowell, Prowell

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Where is the Growell family from?

You can see how Growell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Growell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Growell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Growell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Growell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Growell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Growell 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 Growell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Growell. 100% of Growell 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 Growell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Growell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Growell 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Growell. 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 67 military records available for the last name Growell. For the veterans among your Growell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Growell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Growell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Growell in 1972 was 87, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Growell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Growell 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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