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Grainson Family History

Grainson 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: Branson, Ranson, Raison, Grandon, Goranson, Brinson, Ganson, Franson

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Where is the Grainson family from?

You can see how Grainson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grainson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grainson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Grainson families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Grainson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Grainson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Grainson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grainson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Grainson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Grainson. For the veterans among your Grainson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grainson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grainson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grainson in 1964 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grainson 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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