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Granson Family History

Granson 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: Branson, Ranson, Grandon, Goranson, Ganson, Franson, Cranson, Grayson

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Where is the Granson family from?

You can see how Granson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Granson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Granson families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Granson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Granson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granson 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 Granson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granson. 36% of Granson men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Granson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granson were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Wage Hand
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Granson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Granson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granson 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Granson. 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 237 military records available for the last name Granson. For the veterans among your Granson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Granson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Granson in 1961 was 46, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granson 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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