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Griaves Family History

Griaves 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: Greaves, Graves, Grieves, Grave, Graven, Grieve, Grapes, Graver

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Where is the Griaves family from?

You can see how Griaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griaves family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Griaves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Griaves families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Griaves's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Griaves families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griaves 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 43 census records available for the last name Griaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griaves 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Griaves. 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 5 military records available for the last name Griaves. For the veterans among your Griaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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