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Granderson Family History

Granderson Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Grandison.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Granderson family from?

You can see how Granderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Granderson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Granderson families living in Staffordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Granderson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Granderson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granderson 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 Granderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granderson. 43% of Granderson men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Granderson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granderson were Porter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Porter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Laundress
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Granderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granderson 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Granderson. 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 397 military records available for the last name Granderson. For the veterans among your Granderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granderson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Granderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Granderson in 1958 was 61, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granderson 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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