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Grannes Family History

Grannes 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: Grannis, Grange, Raines, Grabner, Granger, Gaines, Grande, Granese

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Where is the Grannes family from?

You can see how Grannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grannes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grannes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Grannes families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grannes's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Grannes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grannes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grannes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grannes. 50% of Grannes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Grannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grannes 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Grannes. 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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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Grannes. For the veterans among your Grannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grannes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Grannes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grannes in 1968 was 87, and 67 in 2004.

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