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Granish Family History

Granish 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: Ganesh, Granese, Gladish, Vranich, Granier, Danish, Granito, Ganis

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Where is the Granish family from?

You can see how Granish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Granish families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Granish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Granish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Granish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Granish. 100% of Granish men worked as a 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

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Granish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granish 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Granish. 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 109 military records available for the last name Granish. For the veterans among your Granish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Granish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Granish in 1963 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

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