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Gravitte Family History

Gravitte Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Gravette.

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


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Where is the Gravitte family from?

You can see how Gravitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gravitte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gravitte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Gravitte families living in Virginia. This was about 92% of all the recorded Gravitte's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gravitte families in 1880.
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What did your Gravitte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gravitte. 56% of Gravitte 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Gravitte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Gravitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gravitte 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gravitte. 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 123 military records available for the last name Gravitte. For the veterans among your Gravitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gravitte lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gravitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gravitte in 1964 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gravitte 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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