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Grive Family History

Grive 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: Grime, Grave, Grove, Grine, Grice, Grieve, Grise, Greve, Greive

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Where is the Grive family from?

You can see how Grive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grive family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grive families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Grive families living in Hampshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Grive's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Grive families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grive surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grive ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grive. 100% of Grive women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grive 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Grive. 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 105 military records available for the last name Grive. For the veterans among your Grive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grive lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Grive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grive in 1969 was 76, and 64 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grive 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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