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Gravagna Family History

Gravagna Name 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: Gravina, Graven, Granata, Guadagno, Gravatt, Lamagna, Gavaghan

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Where is the Gravagna family from?

You can see how Gravagna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravagna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gravagna families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gravagna's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gravagna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravagna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gravagna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gravagna. 100% of Gravagna men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Gravagna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravagna 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Gravagna. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 119 military records available for the last name Gravagna. For the veterans among your Gravagna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravagna lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gravagna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gravagna in 1954 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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