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Grantzinger Family History

Grantzinger 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: Gretzinger, Groninger, Matzinger, Greninger, Goetzinger, Ritzinger

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Where is the Grantzinger family from?

You can see how Grantzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grantzinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grantzinger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Grantzinger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grantzinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grantzinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grantzinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grantzinger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grantzinger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Grantzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grantzinger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Grantzinger. 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 12 military records available for the last name Grantzinger. For the veterans among your Grantzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grantzinger lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Grantzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grantzinger in 1986 was 75, and 82 in 1991.

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