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Gravette Family History

Gravette Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gravatt. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gravette family from?

You can see how Gravette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gravette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gravette families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gravette's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gravette families in 1891.
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What did your Gravette ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gravette. 100% of Gravette 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gravette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravette 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Gravette. 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 359 military records available for the last name Gravette. For the veterans among your Gravette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravette lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gravette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gravette in 1957 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravette 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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