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Gravitt Family History

Gravitt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gravett.

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


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Where is the Gravitt family from?

You can see how Gravitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gravitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Gravitt families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gravitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gravitt families in 1891.
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What did your Gravitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gravitt. 100% of Gravitt 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Gravitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravitt 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Gravitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gravitt. For the veterans among your Gravitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravitt lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gravitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Gravitt in 1945 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravitt 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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