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Granlee Family History

Granlee 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: Gransee, Gravlee, Grange, Granger, Grande, Granese, Graney, Grasley

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Where is the Granlee family from?

You can see how Granlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granlee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Granlee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Granlee families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Granlee's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Granlee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granlee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Granlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granlee. 44% of Granlee men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Granlee women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granlee were Farming and Proprietor. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Granlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granlee 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Granlee. 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 273 military records available for the last name Granlee. For the veterans among your Granlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granlee lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Granlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Granlee in 1965 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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