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Grevie Family History

Grevie 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: Greve, Grave, Grove, Greif, Grieve, Greven, Greene, Revier, Grein

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Where is the Grevie family from?

You can see how Grevie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grevie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grevie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Grevie families living in Fife. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grevie's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Grevie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grevie 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 116 census records available for the last name Grevie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grevie 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Grevie. 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 9 military records available for the last name Grevie. For the veterans among your Grevie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grevie lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Grevie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grevie in 1988 was 73, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grevie 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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