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Granter Family History

Granter 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: Ganter, Granger, Tranter, Granier, Graner, Grinter, Graeter, Grater

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Where is the Granter family from?

You can see how Granter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Granter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Granter families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Granter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Granter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granter 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 Granter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Granter. 100% of Granter 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 Granter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granter 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Granter. 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 163 military records available for the last name Granter. For the veterans among your Granter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granter lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Granter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Granter in 1973 was 72, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Granter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granter 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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