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Gravenites Family History

Gravenites 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: Granite, Gravette, Graveline, Cravener, Arvanitis, Graven, Ravenel

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Where is the Gravenites family from?

You can see how Gravenites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravenites family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gravenites family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gravenites's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gravenites families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravenites surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Gravenites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravenites 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 Gravenites. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gravenites. For the veterans among your Gravenites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravenites lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gravenites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gravenites in 1965 was 72, and 99 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravenites 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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