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Gravengaard Family History

Gravengaard 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: Overgaard, Rosengard, Cravener, Graven, Granger, Greenland, Odegaard

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Gravengaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravengaard 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gravengaard. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Gravengaard. For the veterans among your Gravengaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravengaard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Gravengaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gravengaard in 1972 was 67, and 88 in 2000.

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