Gransden Family History

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Gransden 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: Ramsden, Branden, Fransen, Franssen, Lansden, Brandon, Branson

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Gransden Family Origin

Where is the Gransden family from?

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You can see how Gransden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gransden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gransden families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1880 there were 17 Gransden families living in Michigan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gransden's in the USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gransden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gransden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Gransden Family Occupations

What did your Gransden ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer and Boiler Maker were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Gransden. The most common Gransden occupation in the USA was Farmer. 80% of Gransden's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    80%

  • Boiler Maker

    20%

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

Gransden Historical Records

What Gransden family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gransden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gransden census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gransden. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gransden. For the veterans among your Gransden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Gransden Life Expectancy

What is the average Gransden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gransden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gransden in 1964 was 90, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gransden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gransden ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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