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Groulx Family History

Groulx Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Guéroult: from the ancient Germanic personal name Warwald composed of the elements war ‘protection’ and walt ‘rule power’ or Gerwulf composed of the elements gēr ‘spear lance’ and wulf ‘wolf’.

Compare Grew and Groux.

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


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Where is the Groulx family from?

You can see how Groulx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groulx family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Groulx families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 516 Groulx families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Groulx's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Groulx families in 1911.
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What did your Groulx ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Groulx. 25% of Groulx men worked as a Cultivateur and 20% of Groulx women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groulx were Labourer and Clerk.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Groulx family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Groulx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groulx 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Groulx. 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 448 military records available for the last name Groulx. For the veterans among your Groulx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groulx lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Groulx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Groulx in 1957 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groulx 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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