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Gravenkemper Family History

Gravenkemper 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: Greenamyer, Cravener, Griesemer, Gensemer, Greenberger, Gansemer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravenkemper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gravenkemper ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Gravenkemper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravenkemper 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gravenkemper. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gravenkemper. For the veterans among your Gravenkemper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravenkemper lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Gravenkemper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gravenkemper in 1964 was 72, and 69 in 2000.

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