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Grana Family History

Grana Surname Meaning

Galician (Graña): habitational name from any of numerous places in Galicia (Spain) named Graña.

Italian: habitational name from Grana in Asti province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grana family from?

You can see how Grana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grana family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Grana families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Grana's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grana families in 1891.
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What did your Grana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grana. 29% of Grana men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Grana women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grana were Proprietor and Helper.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • House Work
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Helper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grana 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Grana. 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 788 military records available for the last name Grana. For the veterans among your Grana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grana lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Grana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grana in 1951 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grana 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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