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Gryva Family History

Gryva 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: Grave, Grove, Ryba, Goya, Grivas, Riva, Arya, Gruca, Grana, Gruba

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Where is the Gryva family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gryva 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 Gryva ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Gryva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gryva 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gryva. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gryva. For the veterans among your Gryva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gryva lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Gryva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gryva in 1974 was 66, and 93 in 2002.

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