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Grivet Family History

Grivet 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: Rivet, Privett, Grime, Grave, Grove, Grine, Grumet, Grice, Graven

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Where is the Grivet family from?

You can see how Grivet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grivet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grivet families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grivet families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grivet's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grivet families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Grivet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grivet 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Grivet. 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 42 military records available for the last name Grivet. For the veterans among your Grivet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grivet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grivet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grivet in 1962 was 81, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grivet 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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