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Granstaff Family History

Granstaff 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: Grandstaff, Grindstaff, Granata, Langstaff, Wagstaff, Granoff

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Where is the Granstaff family from?

You can see how Granstaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granstaff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Granstaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Granstaff families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Granstaff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Granstaff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granstaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Granstaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granstaff. 41% of Granstaff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Granstaff women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Granstaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granstaff 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Granstaff. 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 240 military records available for the last name Granstaff. For the veterans among your Granstaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granstaff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Granstaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Granstaff in 1958 was 51, and 49 in 2004.

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