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Groveman Family History

Groveman 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: Groneman, Roseman, Goeman, Goleman, Rodeman, Groven, Grosman

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Where is the Groveman family from?

You can see how Groveman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groveman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Groveman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Groveman families living in Herefordshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Groveman's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Groveman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groveman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groveman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groveman. 60% of Groveman men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Groveman women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Groveman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groveman 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Groveman. 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 60 military records available for the last name Groveman. For the veterans among your Groveman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groveman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Groveman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Groveman in 1962 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

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