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Grovet Family History

Grovet 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: Grove, Grover, Groven, Groves, Rover, Grave, Grumet, Giove, Graven

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Where is the Grovet family from?

You can see how Grovet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grovet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grovet families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Grovet family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Grovet's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Grovet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grovet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grovet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grovet. 100% of Grovet men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Grovet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grovet 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Grovet. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grovet. For the veterans among your Grovet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grovet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Grovet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grovet in 1969 was 80, and 84 in 1988.

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