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Grovier Family History

Grovier 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: Grover, Govier, Glovier, Rover, Grove, Graver, Grober, Gropper

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Where is the Grovier family from?

You can see how Grovier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grovier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grovier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 40 Grovier families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Grovier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Grovier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grovier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grovier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grovier. 38% of Grovier 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Manager
    25%
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Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Grovier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grovier 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Grovier. 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 169 military records available for the last name Grovier. For the veterans among your Grovier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grovier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Grovier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Grovier in 1960 was 59, and 70 in 2003.

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