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Growl Family History

Growl 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: Crowl, Groll, Growe, Grow, Grill, Brown, Gross, Grosh, Brow, Grove

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Where is the Growl family from?

You can see how Growl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Growl family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Growl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Growl family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Growl's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Growl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Growl 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 Growl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Growl. 100% of Growl women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Growl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Growl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Growl 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Growl. 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 124 military records available for the last name Growl. For the veterans among your Growl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Growl lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Growl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Growl in 1982 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Growl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Growl 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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