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Greville Family History

Greville Surname Meaning

from Gréville (Manche) common in Ireland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Greville family from?

You can see how Greville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greville family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greville families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Greville families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Greville's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greville families in 1891.
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What did your Greville 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 Greville. 43% of Greville men worked as a Bricklayer and 69% of Greville women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greville were Incapacitated and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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
    43%
  • Builders Carpenter
    29%
  • Incapacitated
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    19%
  • Hse Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Greville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greville 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Greville. 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 467 military records available for the last name Greville. For the veterans among your Greville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greville lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Greville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Greville in 1965 was 87, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greville 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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