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Grevett Family History

Grevett Surname Meaning

see Gravett.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Grevett family from?

You can see how Grevett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grevett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grevett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Grevett families living in Sussex. This was about 89% of all the recorded Grevett's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Grevett families in 1891.
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What did your Grevett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grevett. 50% of Grevett men worked as a Bricklayer and 90% of Grevett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grevett were Motor Driver and Housework.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Motor Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housework
    10%

What Grevett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grevett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grevett 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Grevett. 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 55 military records available for the last name Grevett. For the veterans among your Grevett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grevett lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Grevett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grevett in 1981 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grevett 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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