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Growling Family History

Growling 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: Rowling, Goodling, Rolling, Gosling, Groening, Rawling, Dowling

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Where is the Growling family from?

You can see how Growling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Growling family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Growling families living in Maryland. This was about 73% of all the recorded Growling's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Growling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Growling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Growling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Growling 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Growling. 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 2 military records available for the last name Growling. For the veterans among your Growling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Growling lifespan?

Average Growling life expectancy in 1973 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Growling 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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