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Gransky Family History

Gransky 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: Bransky, Lansky, Graney, Ganske, Grodsky, Plansky, Stransky, Glinsky

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Where is the Gransky family from?

You can see how Gransky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gransky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gransky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gransky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gransky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gransky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gransky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gransky. 56% of Gransky men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
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What Gransky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Gransky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gransky 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gransky. 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 Gransky. For the veterans among your Gransky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gransky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Gransky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gransky in 1974 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

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