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Growald Family History

Growald 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: Grunwald, Howald, Ronald, Grewal, Rowand, Goward, Gold, Garofalo

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Where is the Growald family from?

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

What did your Growald ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Growald ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Growald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Growald 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Growald. 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 3 military records available for the last name Growald. For the veterans among your Growald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Growald lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Growald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Growald in 1970 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

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