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Grew Family History

Grew Surname Meaning

Irish and English (of Norman origin): variant of Grewe. Americanized form of Groulx a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Grew family from?

You can see how Grew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Grew families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Grew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grew 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 Grew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grew. 29% of Grew men worked as a Bricklayer and 77% of Grew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grew were Insurance Clerk and Private Means.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    29%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Metal Strip Caster Heavy Worker
    15%
  • Insurance Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

What Grew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Grew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grew 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Grew. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Grew. For the veterans among your Grew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grew lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Grew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Grew in 1953 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grew 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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