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Gravenell Family History

Gravenell Surname Meaning

see Graveney.

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


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Where is the Gravenell family from?

You can see how Gravenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravenell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Gravenell families living in Norfolk. This was about 52% of all the recorded Gravenell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gravenell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravenell 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 Gravenell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Roadstone Qurrier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gravenell. 100% of Gravenell men worked as a Roadstone Qurrier and 46% of Gravenell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Roadstone Qurrier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    46%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    19%
  • Home Duties
    19%

What Gravenell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Gravenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravenell 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gravenell. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gravenell. For the veterans among your Gravenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravenell lifespan?

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