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Graininger Family History

Graininger Surname 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: Groninger, Greninger, Reininger, Breininger, Brininger, Rininger

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Where is the Graininger family from?

You can see how Graininger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graininger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Graininger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Graininger families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Graininger's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Graininger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graininger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Graininger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graininger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Graininger. 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 2 military records available for the last name Graininger. For the veterans among your Graininger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graininger lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Graininger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Graininger in 1986 was 85, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graininger 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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