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Grovey Family History

Grovey 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: Grove, Grover, Groven, Groves, Rover, Grave, Giove, Graven, Gravely

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Where is the Grovey family from?

You can see how Grovey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grovey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grovey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Grovey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grovey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grovey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grovey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grovey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grovey. 25% of Grovey men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Grovey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Grovey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grovey 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Grovey. 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 37 military records available for the last name Grovey. For the veterans among your Grovey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grovey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Grovey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grovey in 1967 was 80, and 64 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grovey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grovey 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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