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Grevis Family History

Grevis 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: Greis, Revis, Reis, Regis, Greif, Preis, Kreis, Remis, Levis, Travis

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Where is the Grevis family from?

You can see how Grevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grevis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grevis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Grevis families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grevis's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Grevis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grevis 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 246 census records available for the last name Grevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grevis 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Grevis. 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 58 military records available for the last name Grevis. For the veterans among your Grevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grevis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Grevis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grevis in 1967 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grevis 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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