This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Grevely family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Grevely Family History

Grevely 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: Gravely, Greely, Revel, Greven, Greeley, Grewell, Revell, Greve

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Grevely family from?

You can see how Grevely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grevely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grevely family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Grevely's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Grevely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grevely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Grevely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grevely. 100% of Grevely women worked as a Cook.

View Census Data for Grevely | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Grevely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Grevely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grevely census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Grevely

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Grevely. 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.

View all Grevely immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Grevely. For the veterans among your Grevely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grevely military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grevely family history

Discover More

What is the average Grevely lifespan?

Average Grevely life expectancy in 2002 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grevely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grevely 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grevely family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial