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Grower Family History

Grower Surname Meaning

English: probably an occupational name for a grower of vegetables or other plants (Middle English grouer).

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


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Where is the Grower family from?

You can see how Grower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grower family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grower families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Grower families living in Norfolk. This was about 15% of all the recorded Grower's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Grower families in 1891.
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What did your Grower ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Furrier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grower. 100% of Grower men worked as a Furrier and 100% of Grower 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Furrier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Grower family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Grower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grower 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Grower. 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 714 military records available for the last name Grower. For the veterans among your Grower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grower lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Grower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grower in 1959 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grower

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grower 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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