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Grewan Family History

Grewan 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: Grewal, Green, Gren, Goeman, Grogan, Great, Greenan, Gran, Gowan

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Where is the Grewan family from?

You can see how Grewan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grewan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Grewan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Grewan families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grewan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Grewan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grewan 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 25 census records available for the last name Grewan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grewan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Grewan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grewan. For the veterans among your Grewan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grewan lifespan?

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