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Grewal Family History

Grewal Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a Jat tribe of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Grewal family from?

You can see how Grewal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grewal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grewal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Grewal families living in Cornwall. This was about 38% of all the recorded Grewal's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Grewal families in 1891.
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What did your Grewal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Grewal. 100% of Grewal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grewal women worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Grewal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Grewal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grewal 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Grewal. 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 49 military records available for the last name Grewal. For the veterans among your Grewal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grewal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grewal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grewal in 1964 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grewal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grewal 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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