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Grevison Family History

Grevison 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: Greason, Creviston, Trevisan, Greisen, Stevison, Gregson, Levison

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Where is the Grevison family from?

You can see how Grevison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grevison family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Grevison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Grevison families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Grevison's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Grevison families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Grevison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grevison 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Grevison. 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 4 military records available for the last name Grevison. For the veterans among your Grevison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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