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Granis Family History

Granis 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: Ganis, Grannis, Grass, Francis, Grant, Danis, Granat, Grange, Rais

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Where is the Granis family from?

You can see how Granis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Granis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Granis family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Granis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Granis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granis 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 Granis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granis. 35% of Granis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Granis women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Granis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Granis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granis 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Granis. 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 133 military records available for the last name Granis. For the veterans among your Granis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Granis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Granis in 1963 was 77, and 36 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granis 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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