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Grivy Family History

Grivy 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: Grill, Gray, Grime, Grave, Grove, Grine, Griff, Grice, Grieve, Grist

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Where is the Grivy family from?

You can see how Grivy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grivy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Grivy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 8 Grivy families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Grivy's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Grivy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grivy 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 74 census records available for the last name Grivy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grivy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grivy. 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 12 military records available for the last name Grivy. For the veterans among your Grivy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grivy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Grivy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Grivy in 1972 was 79, and 83 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grivy 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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