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Grows Family History

Grows 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: Gross, Gros, Grohs, Prows, Growe, Grow, Groos, Ross, Cross, Grass

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Where is the Grows family from?

You can see how Grows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grows family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grows families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Grows families living in Maine. This was about 86% of all the recorded Grows's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Grows families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grows surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grows ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grows. 55% of Grows men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Grows women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grows were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grows 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Grows. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 956 military records available for the last name Grows. For the veterans among your Grows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grows lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Grows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grows in 1968 was 81, and 35 in 2002.

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