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Graveling Family History

Graveling Surname Meaning

from Gravelines (Nord).

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


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Where is the Graveling family from?

You can see how Graveling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graveling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Graveling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Graveling families living in Norfolk. This was about 76% of all the recorded Graveling's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Graveling families in 1891.
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What did your Graveling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Graveling. 60% of Graveling men worked as a Carpenter and 80% of Graveling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graveling were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

What Graveling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graveling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graveling 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Graveling. 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 126 military records available for the last name Graveling. For the veterans among your Graveling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graveling lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Graveling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Graveling in 1971 was 73, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graveling 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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