Growney Family History

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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

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Growney Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    29%

  • Laborer

    24%

  • Carpenter & Builder

    10%

  • Clerks For Circuit Court

    5%

In 1880, 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. The most common Growney occupation in the USA was Farmer. 29% of Growney's were Farmers.

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Growney Historical Records

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Growney Life Expectancy

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