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Growden Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): voiced variant of the habitational name Crowden from the place so called in Devon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Crowden, Bowden, Rowden, Groden, Howden, Roden, Plowden, Snowden

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Where is the Growden family from?

You can see how Growden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Growden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Growden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Growden families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Growden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Growden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Growden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Growden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Growden. 27% of Growden men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Growden women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Growden were Farmer and 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Machinist
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Growden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Growden 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Growden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 391 military records available for the last name Growden. For the veterans among your Growden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Growden lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Growden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Growden in 1951 was 46, and 80 in 2003.

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