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Grivel Family History

Grivel 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: Gravel, Grill, Grime, Grave, Grove, Grine, Briel, Grice, Graven

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Where is the Grivel family from?

You can see how Grivel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grivel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grivel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Grivel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Grivel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grivel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grivel 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 281 census records available for the last name Grivel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grivel 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Grivel. 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 60 military records available for the last name Grivel. For the veterans among your Grivel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grivel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grivel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grivel in 1966 was 67, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grivel 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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