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Grevas Family History

Grevas 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: Grivas, Great, Gress, Greven, Greaves, Cuevas, Regas, Gras, Rivas

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Where is the Grevas family from?

You can see how Grevas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grevas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grevas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Grevas families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Grevas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grevas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grevas 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 Grevas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grevas. 60% of Grevas men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Grevas women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grevas were Labor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Labor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Grevas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grevas 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Grevas. 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 108 military records available for the last name Grevas. For the veterans among your Grevas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grevas lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Grevas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grevas in 1959 was 59, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grevas 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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