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Growns Family History

Growns Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of Grounds.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Growns family from?

You can see how Growns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Growns family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Growns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Growns families living in Kent. This was about 73% of all the recorded Growns's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Growns families in 1891.
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What did your Growns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Growns. 34% of Growns men worked as a Farm Assistant and 90% of Growns women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Growns were Cement Labourer and Domestic Paid.

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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

  • Farm Assistant
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Cement Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Paid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Growns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Growns 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Growns. 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 99 military records available for the last name Growns. For the veterans among your Growns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Growns lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Growns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Growns in 1966 was 91, and 83 in 2001.

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