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Gravano Family History

Gravano 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: Gravino, Graven, Granado, Galano, Gravatt, Glaviano, Gavino, Gramann

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Where is the Gravano family from?

You can see how Gravano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gravano families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gravano's in USA. California had the highest population of Gravano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gravano ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gravano ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Gravano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravano 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Gravano. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gravano. For the veterans among your Gravano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gravano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gravano in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2002.

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