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Gravenstine Family History

Gravenstine 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: Grabenstein, Greenstone, Bridenstine, Graveline, Galentine, Valentine

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Where is the Gravenstine family from?

You can see how Gravenstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravenstine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gravenstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gravenstine family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gravenstine's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Gravenstine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravenstine 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 Gravenstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gravenstine. 50% of Gravenstine men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Gravenstine women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Gravenstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Gravenstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravenstine 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Gravenstine. 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 199 military records available for the last name Gravenstine. For the veterans among your Gravenstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravenstine lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gravenstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gravenstine in 1965 was 55, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gravenstine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravenstine 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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