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Graverson Family History

Graverson 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: Traverso, Granderson, Gregerson, Beaverson, Grierson, Grandison

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Where is the Graverson family from?

You can see how Graverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graverson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Graverson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Graverson families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Graverson's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Graverson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graverson 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 Graverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graverson. 60% of Graverson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Graverson women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Musician
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Graverson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Graverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graverson 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Graverson. 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 133 military records available for the last name Graverson. For the veterans among your Graverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graverson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Graverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Graverson in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graverson 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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