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Gravlin Family History

Gravlin Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Graveline. English (Norfolk and Suffolk): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Gravlin family from?

You can see how Gravlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gravlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gravlin families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Gravlin's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Gravlin families in 1891.
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What did your Gravlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gravlin. 29% of Gravlin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gravlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravlin 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Gravlin. 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 405 military records available for the last name Gravlin. For the veterans among your Gravlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravlin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gravlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gravlin in 1947 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravlin 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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