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Gravius Family History

Gravius 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: Travis, Gravois, Graves, Gravina, Dravis, Gravino, Graffius, Gravitt

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Where is the Gravius family from?

You can see how Gravius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravius family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gravius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gravius families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gravius's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gravius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gravius ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Gravius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravius 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gravius. 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 226 military records available for the last name Gravius. For the veterans among your Gravius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravius lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gravius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gravius in 1962 was 52, and 79 in 2002.

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