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Grantlen Family History

Grantlen 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: Brantley, Grantland, Frantzen, Franklin, Ganter, Grant, Garten, Grindle, Grandjean, Grange

48	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
5	Military Records
1	Immigration Records
41	Census and Voter Lists
4	Member Trees

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Where is the Grantlen family from?

You can see how Grantlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grantlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grantlen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Grantlen family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Grantlen's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Grantlen families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grantlen 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 Record

There are 41 census records available for the last name Grantlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grantlen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Grantlen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 5 military records available for the last name Grantlen. For the veterans among your Grantlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grantlen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Grantlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grantlen in 1973 was 56, and 47 in 1997.

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Grantlen Surname Meaning

Where is the Grantlen family from?

What Grantlen family records will you find?

What is the average Grantlen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Grantlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grantlen in 1973 was 56, and 47 in 1997.

Grantlen Family History

Grantlen Surname Meaning

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Grantlen Surname Meaning

99 record(s) for Grantlen

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Where is the Grantlen family from?

What Grantlen family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Grantlen lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grantlen family tree

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