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Griva Family History

Griva 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: Grivas, Riva, Grima, Grill, Oliva, Grime, Grave, Grove, Grine, Sliva

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Where is the Griva family from?

You can see how Griva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griva family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Griva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Griva family living in Caernarvonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Griva's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Griva families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griva 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 Griva ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Griva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Griva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griva 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Griva. 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 33 military records available for the last name Griva. For the veterans among your Griva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griva lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Griva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Griva in 1949 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griva

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griva 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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