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Graive Family History

Graive 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: Grave, Greive, Graeve, Grime, Grove, Raine, Grange, Grine, Grice

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Where is the Graive family from?

You can see how Graive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graive family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Graive family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Graive's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Graive families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graive 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 23 census records available for the last name Graive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graive 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Graive. 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 7 military records available for the last name Graive. For the veterans among your Graive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graive lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graive 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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