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Gravila Family History

Gravila 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, Gravely, Avila, Davila, Gracia, Gravel, Grala, Gralla

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Where is the Gravila family from?

You can see how Gravila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gravila family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gravila's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gravila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gravila ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Gravila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravila 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gravila. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gravila. For the veterans among your Gravila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravila lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gravila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gravila in 1967 was 84, and 89 in 2002.

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