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Granden Family History

Granden 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: Grande, Branden, Grandin, Grandon, Graden, Grunden, Brandon, Gander

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Where is the Granden family from?

You can see how Granden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granden family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Granden families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 3 Granden families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Granden's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Granden families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granden 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 Granden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granden. 58% of Granden men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Granden women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granden were Farmer and Teacher.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Granden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Granden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granden 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Granden. 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 251 military records available for the last name Granden. For the veterans among your Granden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Granden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Granden in 1966 was 93, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Granden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granden 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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