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Granaghan Family History

Granaghan 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: Granahan, Gavaghan, Mcgranaghan, Branagan, Grandjean, Granata

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Where is the Granaghan family from?

You can see how Granaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granaghan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Granaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Granaghan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Granaghan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Granaghan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granaghan 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 Granaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Granaghan. 100% of Granaghan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Granaghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Granaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granaghan 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Granaghan. 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 54 military records available for the last name Granaghan. For the veterans among your Granaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granaghan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Granaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Granaghan in 1966 was 82, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Granaghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granaghan 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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