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Grovell Family History

Grovell Name 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: Gravell, Grove, Grover, Rosell, Gravely, Rowell, Groll, Trowell

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Where is the Grovell family from?

You can see how Grovell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grovell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grovell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grovell family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Grovell's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Grovell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grovell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grovell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grovell. 100% of Grovell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Grovell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grovell 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Grovell. 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 38 military records available for the last name Grovell. For the veterans among your Grovell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grovell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Grovell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grovell in 1963 was 74, and 92 in 1996.

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