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Graveline Name Meaning

French (northern): habitational name from Gravelines a town in Nord. Compare Gravelin and Gravlin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gravelle, Gravel, Ravenel, Hamelin, Ravel, Graven, Gamelin, Gravell

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Where is the Graveline family from?

You can see how Graveline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graveline family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Graveline families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 117 Graveline families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Graveline's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Graveline families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graveline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Graveline ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Graveline. 40% of Graveline men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Commis
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Graveline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graveline 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Graveline. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 772 military records available for the last name Graveline. For the veterans among your Graveline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graveline lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Graveline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Graveline in 1944 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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