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Growley Family History

Growley 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: Rowley, Crowley, Growney, Gromley, Cowley, Howley, Bromley, Crawley

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Where is the Growley family from?

You can see how Growley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Growley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Growley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 4 Growley families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Growley's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Growley families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Growley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Growley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Growley. 100% of Growley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Growley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Growley 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Growley. 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 203 military records available for the last name Growley. For the veterans among your Growley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Growley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Growley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Growley in 1968 was 84, and 87 in 2003.

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