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Grannas Family History

Grannas 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: Grannan, Grannis, Granat, Granda, Grana, Ganas, Grennan, Grinnan

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Where is the Grannas family from?

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

What did your Grannas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grannas. 60% of Grannas men worked as a Foreman. .

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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

  • Foreman
    60%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    40%
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Grannas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grannas 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Grannas. 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 26 military records available for the last name Grannas. For the veterans among your Grannas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grannas lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1999, in the United States, Grannas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grannas in 1954 was 63, and 89 in 1999.

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