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Gravelin Family History

Gravelin Surname Meaning

French: variant of Graveline and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Gravelin family from?

You can see how Gravelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gravelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gravelin families living in Durham. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gravelin's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gravelin families in 1891.
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What did your Gravelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gravelin. 54% of Gravelin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gravelin women worked as a 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
    54%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Caretaker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gravelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gravelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravelin 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Gravelin. 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 160 military records available for the last name Gravelin. For the veterans among your Gravelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravelin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gravelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gravelin in 1964 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gravelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravelin 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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