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Gravance Family History

Gravance 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: Provance, Grave, Grange, Graven, France, Grace, Grande, Gravatt

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Where is the Gravance family from?

You can see how Gravance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravance family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gravance families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gravance's in USA. California had the highest population of Gravance families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravance 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 99 census records available for the last name Gravance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravance 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gravance. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gravance. For the veterans among your Gravance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravance lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gravance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gravance in 1965 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gravance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravance 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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