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Graveley Family History

Graveley Surname Meaning

see Gravely.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Graveley family from?

You can see how Graveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graveley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Graveley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Graveley families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Graveley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Graveley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graveley 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 Graveley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Graveley. 73% of Graveley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    28%

What Graveley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Graveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graveley 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Graveley. 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 670 military records available for the last name Graveley. For the veterans among your Graveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graveley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Graveley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Graveley in 1962 was 82, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graveley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graveley 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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