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Gravat Family History

Gravat 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: Granat, Gravatt, Grant, Grave, Graven, Granata, Great, Graver, Grivas

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Where is the Gravat family from?

You can see how Gravat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gravat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gravat families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gravat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gravat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravat 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 Gravat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gravat. 34% of Gravat men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Gravat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Gravat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravat 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gravat. 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 192 military records available for the last name Gravat. For the veterans among your Gravat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gravat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gravat in 1964 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gravat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravat 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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