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Grevan Family History

Grevan 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: Greven, Green, Galvan, Gren, Goeman, Graven, Provan, Grogan, Great

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Where is the Grevan family from?

You can see how Grevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grevan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grevan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Grevan family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grevan's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Grevan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grevan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Grevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grevan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Grevan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Grevan. For the veterans among your Grevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grevan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Grevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grevan in 1969 was 70, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grevan 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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