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Groweg Family History

Groweg 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: Growe, Gower, Grove, Grover, Rowe, Grogg, Grober, Grose, Grone

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Where is the Groweg family from?

You can see how Groweg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groweg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groweg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Groweg families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Groweg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Groweg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groweg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groweg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groweg. 60% of Groweg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Groweg women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    60%
  • Decorator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Groweg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groweg 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Groweg. 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 39 military records available for the last name Groweg. For the veterans among your Groweg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groweg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Groweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Groweg in 1968 was 87, and 72 in 1998.

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