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Grevell Family History

Grevell 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: Grewell, Revell, Grenell, Gravell, Gesell, Gravely, Revel, Greven

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Where is the Grevell family from?

You can see how Grevell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grevell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grevell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Grevell families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grevell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Grevell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grevell 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 611 census records available for the last name Grevell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grevell 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Grevell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Grevell. For the veterans among your Grevell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grevell lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Grevell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grevell in 1986 was 77, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grevell 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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