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Grven Family History

Grven 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: Green, Gruen, Gren, Graven, Greven, Groven, Groen, Garven, Given

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Where is the Grven family from?

You can see how Grven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grven family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Grven families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Grven family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grven's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Grven families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grven 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 135 census records available for the last name Grven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grven 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Grven. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grven. For the veterans among your Grven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grven lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grven 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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