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Gravate Family History

Gravate 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: Gravatt, Grave, Granat, Granata, Gravett, Garate, Grate, Granato

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Where is the Gravate family from?

You can see how Gravate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravate family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gravate family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Gravate's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Gravate families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Gravate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravate 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gravate. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gravate. For the veterans among your Gravate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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