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Gravengood Family History

Gravengood 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: Greenwood, Levengood, Livengood, Graven, Gatewood, Livergood

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Where is the Gravengood family from?

You can see how Gravengood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravengood family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gravengood families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gravengood families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gravengood's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gravengood families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Gravengood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravengood 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gravengood. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gravengood. For the veterans among your Gravengood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravengood lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1975, in the United States, Gravengood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gravengood in 1968 was 69, and 66 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravengood 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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