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Grandsen Family History

Grandsen 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: Frandsen, Grandjean, Grandison, Grande, Granese, Branden, Gansen

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Where is the Grandsen family from?

You can see how Grandsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grandsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grandsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Grandsen family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Grandsen's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Grandsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grandsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grandsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grandsen. 100% of Grandsen women 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Grandsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grandsen 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Grandsen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Grandsen. For the veterans among your Grandsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grandsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Grandsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grandsen in 1966 was 74, and 96 in 1999.

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