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Growman Family History

Growman 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: Grosman, Grobman, Groman, Grohman, Bowman, Goodman, Gorman, Roman

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Where is the Growman family from?

You can see how Growman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Growman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Growman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Growman families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Growman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Growman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Growman 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 Growman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Growman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Growman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Growman. 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 37 military records available for the last name Growman. For the veterans among your Growman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Growman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Growman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Growman in 1966 was 83, and 99 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Growman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Growman 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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