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Grank Family History

Grank 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: Frank, Rank, Grant, Crank, Grand, Gran, Krank, Grana, Grano, Brank

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Where is the Grank family from?

You can see how Grank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grank family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grank families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Grank family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grank's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Grank families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grank 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 Grank ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grank. 100% of Grank 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Grank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grank 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Grank. 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 74 military records available for the last name Grank. For the veterans among your Grank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grank lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Grank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Grank in 1969 was 46, and 44 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grank

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grank 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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