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Gravelle Family History

Gravelle Surname Meaning

French: from the feminine form of Gravel and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gravelle family from?

You can see how Gravelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gravelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Gravelle families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Gravelle's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gravelle families in 1891.
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What did your Gravelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gravelle. 34% of Gravelle men worked as a Coal Hewer and 86% of Gravelle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gravelle were Coal Hewer Heavy Worker and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    34%
  • Colliery Blacksmith assistant Fitter
    34%
  • Coal Hewer Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Gravelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravelle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gravelle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gravelle. For the veterans among your Gravelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravelle lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gravelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gravelle in 1945 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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