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Grainge Family History

Grainge Surname Meaning

see Grange.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grainge family from?

You can see how Grainge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grainge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grainge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 95 Grainge families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Grainge's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grainge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grainge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grainge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grainge. 30% of Grainge men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Grainge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grainge were Bricklayer and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Dairy Farmer
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Grainge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grainge 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Grainge. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 397 military records available for the last name Grainge. For the veterans among your Grainge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grainge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Grainge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grainge in 1964 was 60, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grainge 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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