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Grancell Family History

Grancell 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: Cranwell, Grindell, Ancell, Randell, Gradwell, Crandell, Granelli

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Where is the Grancell family from?

You can see how Grancell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grancell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grancell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grancell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grancell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grancell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grancell 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 61 census records available for the last name Grancell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grancell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Grancell. 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 18 military records available for the last name Grancell. For the veterans among your Grancell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grancell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Grancell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Grancell in 1968 was 85, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grancell 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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