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Gravesen Family History

Gravesen 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: Graven, Granese, Graves, Graeser, Green, Grave, Raven, Cravener

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Where is the Gravesen family from?

You can see how Gravesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravesen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gravesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gravesen families living in Minnesota. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gravesen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gravesen families in 1920.
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What did your Gravesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Veneer Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gravesen. 50% of Gravesen men worked as a Veneer Worker. .

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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

  • Veneer Worker
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%
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What Gravesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Gravesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravesen 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Gravesen. 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 151 military records available for the last name Gravesen. For the veterans among your Gravesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravesen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gravesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gravesen in 1962 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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