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Grannen Family History

Grannen 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, Brannen, Grange, Grabner, Graven, Granger, Grande, Branden

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Where is the Grannen family from?

You can see how Grannen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grannen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grannen families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Grannen family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grannen's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Grannen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grannen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grannen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Framer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grannen. 100% of Grannen men worked as a Framer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Framer
    100%
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What Grannen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Grannen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grannen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Grannen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Grannen. For the veterans among your Grannen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grannen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Grannen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grannen in 1978 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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