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Grevelle Family History

Grevelle 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: Revelle, Gravelle, Grewell, Revell, Revello, Reville, Grenell

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Where is the Grevelle family from?

You can see how Grevelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grevelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grevelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grevelle family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grevelle's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Grevelle families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Grevelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grevelle 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Grevelle. 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 Grevelle. For the veterans among your Grevelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grevelle lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Grevelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grevelle in 1982 was 90, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grevelle 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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