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Growney Name Meaning

Irish: reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gramhna, which McLysaght describes as a corrupt form of Mac Carrghamhna ‘son of Corrghamhain’ (see McCarron).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Graney, Downey, Croney, Rooney, Droney, Greaney, Crowley, Downes

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Growney Family Origin

Where is the Growney family from?

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You can see how Growney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Growney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Growney families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 48 Growney families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Growney's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Growney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Growney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Growney Family Occupations

What did your Growney ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Growney occupation in the USA was Farmer. 29% of Growney's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Carpenter & Builder were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Growney. A less common occupation for the Growney family was Clerks For Circuit Court.

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  • Farmer

    29%

  • Laborer

    24%

  • Carpenter & Builder

    10%

  • Clerks For Circuit Court

    5%

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

Growney Historical Records

What Growney family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Growney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Growney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Growney. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Growney. For the veterans among your Growney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Growney Life Expectancy

What is the average Growney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Growney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Growney in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Growney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Growney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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