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Grovnor Family History

Grovnor 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, Grosvenor, Rovner, Groner, Rover, Grove, Kroner, Proctor

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Where is the Grovnor family from?

You can see how Grovnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grovnor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Grovnor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grovnor family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grovnor's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Grovnor families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Grovnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grovnor 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grovnor. 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 1 military records available for the last name Grovnor. For the veterans among your Grovnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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