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Degravelle Family History

Degravelle 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: Gravelle, Leavelle, Gravell, Deville, Lavelle, Cervelli, Gravely

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Where is the Degravelle family from?

You can see how Degravelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degravelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Degravelle families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Degravelle's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Degravelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degravelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degravelle ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Degravelle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Degravelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degravelle 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Degravelle. 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 11 military records available for the last name Degravelle. For the veterans among your Degravelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degravelle lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Degravelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Degravelle in 1985 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

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