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Grovom Family History

Grovom 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: Groom, Croom, Grove, Grover, Broom, Grom, Froom, Groven, Groton

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Where is the Grovom family from?

You can see how Grovom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grovom family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Grovom families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Grovom's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Grovom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grovom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grovom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grovom. 43% of Grovom men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labor
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Grovom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grovom 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grovom. 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 12 military records available for the last name Grovom. For the veterans among your Grovom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grovom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Grovom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Grovom in 1964 was 77, and 89 in 2000.

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