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Gravil Family History

Gravil Surname Meaning

see Gravell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gravil family from?

You can see how Gravil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gravil families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Gravil families living in Yorkshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Gravil's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gravil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gravil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Milk Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gravil. 100% of Gravil men worked as a Milk Roundsman and 94% of Gravil women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Milk Roundsman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Probationer Nurse
    7%

What Gravil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gravil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravil 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Gravil. 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 115 military records available for the last name Gravil. For the veterans among your Gravil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravil lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Gravil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gravil in 1958 was 24, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gravil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravil 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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