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Gravold Family History

Gravold Surname 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: Gravely, Trabold, Brovold, Gravel, Gravois, Rabold, Bratvold, Gravell

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Where is the Gravold family from?

You can see how Gravold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gravold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gravold families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gravold's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gravold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gravold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Gravold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravold 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gravold. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gravold. For the veterans among your Gravold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravold lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Gravold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gravold in 1966 was 73, and 90 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravold ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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