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Grivey Family History

Grivey 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, Graven, Grover, Gravely, Riley

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Where is the Grivey family from?

You can see how Grivey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grivey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grivey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Grivey families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grivey's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Grivey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grivey 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 152 census records available for the last name Grivey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grivey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Grivey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Grivey. For the veterans among your Grivey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grivey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Grivey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grivey in 1973 was 86, and 102 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grivey 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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