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Grevil Family History

Grevil 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: Greil, Greif, Reil, Revel, Greven, Revill, Grell, Grein, Brevik

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Where is the Grevil family from?

You can see how Grevil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grevil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Grevil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grevil family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Grevil's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Grevil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grevil 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 33 census records available for the last name Grevil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grevil 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Grevil. 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 military records available for the last name Grevil. For the veterans among your Grevil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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