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Gravelyn Family History

Gravelyn 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: Gravely, Graven, Gravel, Gravlin, Gravelle, Gravell, Graveline, Grave

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Where is the Gravelyn family from?

You can see how Gravelyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravelyn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gravelyn families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gravelyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gravelyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravelyn 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 Gravelyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gravelyn. 100% of Gravelyn women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gravelyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Gravelyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravelyn 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gravelyn. 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 59 military records available for the last name Gravelyn. For the veterans among your Gravelyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravelyn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Gravelyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gravelyn in 1966 was 75, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravelyn 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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