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Granthan Family History

Granthan 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: Grantham, Granahan, Grantland, Grannan, Grattan, Trantham, Grant

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Where is the Granthan family from?

You can see how Granthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granthan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Granthan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Granthan family living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Granthan's in USA. Georgia and 3 other states had the highest population of Granthan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granthan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Granthan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granthan. 36% of Granthan men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Granthan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granthan were Truck Driver and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Famig
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • House Work
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Granthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granthan 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Granthan. 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 276 military records available for the last name Granthan. For the veterans among your Granthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granthan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Granthan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Granthan in 1963 was 68, and 80 in 2001.

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