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Grewcock Family History

Grewcock Surname Meaning

from Middle English grew ‘crane’ + cock (see Cock). Compare Peacock.

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


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Where is the Grewcock family from?

You can see how Grewcock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grewcock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grewcock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 239 Grewcock families living in Leicestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grewcock's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Grewcock families in 1891.
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What did your Grewcock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grewcock. 16% of Grewcock men worked as a Retired and 78% of Grewcock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grewcock were Hosiery Maker and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Retired
    16%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Boot shoe Clicker
    11%
  • Hosiery Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Boot shoe Machinist
    4%
  • Hosiery Welter
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    2%

What Grewcock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grewcock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grewcock 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Grewcock. 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 272 military records available for the last name Grewcock. For the veterans among your Grewcock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grewcock lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Grewcock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grewcock in 1977 was 56, and 60 in 2001.

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