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Gravas Family History

Gravas 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, Graves, Grass, Grave, Granat, Navas, Graven, Havas, Savas

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Where is the Gravas family from?

You can see how Gravas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gravas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gravas families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gravas's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Gravas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravas 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 Gravas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gravas. 43% of Gravas men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    43%
  • Clothier
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Gravas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Gravas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravas 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Gravas. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gravas. For the veterans among your Gravas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gravas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gravas in 1966 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gravas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravas 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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