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Gravatte Family History

Gravatte 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, Gravette, Gravitte, Gravett, Gavette, Gravitt, Prevatte

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Where is the Gravatte family from?

You can see how Gravatte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravatte family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gravatte families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 5 Gravatte families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gravatte's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gravatte families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravatte 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 Gravatte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gravatte. 50% of Gravatte men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Gravatte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Gravatte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravatte 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gravatte. 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 171 military records available for the last name Gravatte. For the veterans among your Gravatte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravatte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gravatte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gravatte in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravatte 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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