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Greant Family History

Greant 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, Great, Greany, Green, Trent, Gant, Granat, Brent, Gren, Galant

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Where is the Greant family from?

You can see how Greant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Greant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Greant families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Greant's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Greant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Greant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greant 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Greant. 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 14 military records available for the last name Greant. For the veterans among your Greant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greant lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Greant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Greant in 1972 was 64, and 71 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greant 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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