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Granfield Family History

Granfield Name Meaning

English (Middlesex of Norman origin): variant of Granville .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Grandfield, Caufield, Stansfield, Garfield, Crihfield, Granier

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Where is the Granfield family from?

You can see how Granfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Granfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Granfield families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Granfield's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Granfield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Granfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granfield. 18% of Granfield men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Granfield women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granfield were Lawyer and Housework. .

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Lawyer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housework
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Granfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granfield 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 878 immigration records available for the last name Granfield. 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 542 military records available for the last name Granfield. For the veterans among your Granfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granfield lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Granfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Granfield in 1958 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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