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Grovner Family History

Grovner 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: Grover, Rovner, Groner, Rover, Grove, Kroner, Grabner, Rohner

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Where is the Grovner family from?

You can see how Grovner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grovner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grovner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Grovner families living in Worcestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grovner's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Grovner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grovner 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 Grovner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grovner. 50% of Grovner men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Grovner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Grovner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grovner 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Grovner. 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 26 military records available for the last name Grovner. For the veterans among your Grovner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grovner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Grovner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grovner in 1962 was 55, and 73 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grovner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grovner 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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