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Granaas Family History

Granaas 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: Granat, Granata, Granado, Granda, Grana, Grannan, Granahan, Ganas

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Where is the Granaas family from?

You can see how Granaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granaas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Granaas families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Granaas's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Granaas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granaas 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 Granaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Granaas. 100% of Granaas men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Granaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granaas 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Granaas. 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 19 military records available for the last name Granaas. For the veterans among your Granaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granaas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Granaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Granaas in 1962 was 73, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granaas 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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