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Granet Family History

Granet 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: Grant, Granat, Graney, Graner, Grandt, Gant, Grave, Grange, Grine

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Where is the Granet family from?

You can see how Granet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Granet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Granet families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Granet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Granet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granet 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 Granet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Granet. 100% of Granet 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Granet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granet 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Granet. 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 259 military records available for the last name Granet. For the veterans among your Granet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Granet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Granet in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Granet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granet 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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