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Grandpre Family History

Grandpre Surname Meaning

French (Grandpré): topographic name for someone who lived near a large meadow from French grand ‘large’ + pré ‘meadow’.

It can also be considered a habitational name from Grandpré or Grand Pré, names of several places in various parts of France named with these words.

These locations were likely characterized by their expansive grassy areas, which made them notable landmarks.

As a surname, Grandpré reflects a connection to the land and the significance of nature in the identity of individuals or families.

Overall, Grandpré encapsulates the essence of geography and habitat in the formation of personal or familial identities in French culture.

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


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You can see how Grandpre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grandpre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grandpre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 66 Grandpre families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Grandpre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Grandpre families in 1911.
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What did your Grandpre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grandpre. 50% of Grandpre men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Grandpre women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grandpre were Painter 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • Teacher
    43%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 383 immigration records available for the last name Grandpre. 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 385 military records available for the last name Grandpre. For the veterans among your Grandpre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grandpre lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Grandpre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grandpre in 1957 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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