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Griveson Family History

Griveson 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: Riveron, Iveson, Grigson, Frieson, Greeson, Grierson, Grisson

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Where is the Griveson family from?

You can see how Griveson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griveson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Griveson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Griveson families living in Northumberland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Griveson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Griveson families in 1891.
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What did your Griveson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griveson. 100% of Griveson 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 59 census records available for the last name Griveson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griveson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Griveson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Griveson. For the veterans among your Griveson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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