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Groux Family History

Groux Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Guéroult (see Groulx).

French: habitational name from any of various places called Le Groux (Charente) or Les Groux (Oise Yvelines).

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


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Where is the Groux family from?

You can see how Groux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Groux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Groux families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Groux's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Groux families in 1891.
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What did your Groux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groux. 31% of Groux men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Groux women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Helper
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Groux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Groux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groux 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Groux. 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 338 military records available for the last name Groux. For the veterans among your Groux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groux lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Groux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Groux in 1961 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groux 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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