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Granser Family History

Granser 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: Granger, Grasser, Graser, Granier, Graner, Ganser, Graeser, Gransee

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Where is the Granser family from?

You can see how Granser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Granser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Granser family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Granser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Granser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Granser ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Granser ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Granser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granser 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Granser. 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 49 military records available for the last name Granser. For the veterans among your Granser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granser lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1978, in the United States, Granser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Granser in 1969 was 77, and 83 in 1978.

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