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Grevson Family History

Grevson 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: Greason, Gregson, Greeson, Greven, Presson, Grenon, Remson, Erekson

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Where is the Grevson family from?

You can see how Grevson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grevson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Grevson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Grevson family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grevson's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Grevson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grevson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grevson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grevson. 100% of Grevson men worked as a Carpenter.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Grevson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Grevson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grevson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grevson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grevson. For the veterans among your Grevson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grevson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Grevson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grevson in 1971 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grevson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grevson 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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