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Grandfield Family History

Grandfield Name Meaning

English (Somerset and Gloucestershire): of Norman origin a variant of Granville .

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


Similar surnames: Granfield, Stansfield, Sinkfield, Bonifield, Randel, Brinsfield

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Where is the Grandfield family from?

You can see how Grandfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grandfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grandfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 29 Grandfield families living in Vermont. This was about 24% of all the recorded Grandfield's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Grandfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grandfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grandfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grandfield. 24% of Grandfield men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Grandfield women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grandfield were Manager and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Waitress
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grandfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grandfield 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Grandfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 714 military records available for the last name Grandfield. For the veterans among your Grandfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grandfield lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Grandfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Grandfield in 1950 was 46, and 59 in 2004.

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