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Grevi Family History

Grevi 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: Greve, Green, Grave, Grove, Gren, Greif, Great, Grieve, Grenz, Gress

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Where is the Grevi family from?

You can see how Grevi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grevi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grevi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grevi family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grevi's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Grevi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grevi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Grevi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grevi 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Grevi. 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 20 military records available for the last name Grevi. For the veterans among your Grevi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grevi lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Grevi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grevi in 1974 was 64, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grevi 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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