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Gravelly Family History

Gravelly 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: Gravely, Gravelle, Gravell, Gravel, Gravley, Granelli, Grave, Lavelle

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Where is the Gravelly family from?

You can see how Gravelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravelly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gravelly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gravelly families living in Virginia. This was about 26% of all the recorded Gravelly's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gravelly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Gravelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravelly 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gravelly. 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 593 military records available for the last name Gravelly. For the veterans among your Gravelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravelly lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Gravelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gravelly in 1977 was 62, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravelly 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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