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Graninger Family History

Graninger 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: Groninger, Greninger, Grainger, Granger, Granier, Garinger, Graning

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Where is the Graninger family from?

You can see how Graninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graninger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Graninger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Graninger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Graninger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graninger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Graninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graninger. 43% of Graninger men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Graninger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graninger were Farm Hand and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Farm Hand
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Practical Nurse
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Graninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graninger 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Graninger. 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 225 military records available for the last name Graninger. For the veterans among your Graninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graninger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Graninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Graninger in 1960 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

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