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Graveland Family History

Graveland 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: Grantland, Graveline, Cleveland, Garland, Roseland, Graven, Ireland

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Where is the Graveland family from?

You can see how Graveland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graveland family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Graveland families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Graveland's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Graveland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graveland 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 44 census records available for the last name Graveland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graveland 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Graveland. 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 1 military records available for the last name Graveland. For the veterans among your Graveland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graveland lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Graveland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Graveland in 1985 was 69, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graveland 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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