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Grav Family History

Grav Surname 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: Graf, Gray, Grau, Grave, Grad, Gran, Grab, Gram, Gras, Grap

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Where is the Grav family from?

You can see how Grav families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grav family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grav families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Grav families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grav's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grav families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grav surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grav ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grav. 34% of Grav men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Grav women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grav were Farmer and Servant.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • None
    29%
  • Servant
    29%

What Grav family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grav. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grav 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Grav. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 647 military records available for the last name Grav. For the veterans among your Grav ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grav lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Grav life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Grav in 1962 was 79, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grav 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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