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Growney Family History

Growney Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gramhna thought to be a corrupt form of Mac Carrghamhna.

‘Son of Corrghamhain’ (see McCarron).

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


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Where is the Growney family from?

You can see how Growney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Growney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Growney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Growney families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Growney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Growney families in 1891.
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What did your Growney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Growney. 100% of Growney men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Growney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Growney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Growney 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Growney. 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 395 military records available for the last name Growney. For the veterans among your Growney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Growney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Growney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Growney in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Growney 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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