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Grovesten Family History

Grovesten 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: Hoversten, Rosten, Groven, Grossen, Groesser, Gravette, Troester

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Where is the Grovesten family from?

You can see how Grovesten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grovesten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grovesten family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grovesten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grovesten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grovesten 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 21 census records available for the last name Grovesten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grovesten 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grovesten. 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 2 military records available for the last name Grovesten. For the veterans among your Grovesten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grovesten lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Grovesten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grovesten in 1995 was 87, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grovesten 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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