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Gravant Family History

Gravant 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: Gravatt, Grant, Granat, Graven, Galant, Brabant, Savant, Gravett

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Where is the Gravant family from?

You can see how Gravant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gravant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gravant family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gravant's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Gravant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravant 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 57 census records available for the last name Gravant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravant 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gravant. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gravant. For the veterans among your Gravant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravant lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1985, in the United States, Gravant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gravant in 1979 was 65, and 98 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravant 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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