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Gravestone Family History

Gravestone 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: Gladstone, Freestone, Greenstone, Gravette, Graveline, Goldstone

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Where is the Gravestone family from?

You can see how Gravestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravestone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gravestone families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gravestone's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gravestone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravestone 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 175 census records available for the last name Gravestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravestone 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gravestone. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gravestone. For the veterans among your Gravestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravestone lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravestone 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gravestone

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