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Granaway Family History

Granaway 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: Ganaway, Granata, Gannaway, Stanaway, Gasaway, Granahan, Granada

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Where is the Granaway family from?

You can see how Granaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granaway family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Granaway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Granaway families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Granaway's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Granaway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granaway 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 130 census records available for the last name Granaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granaway 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Granaway. 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 8 military records available for the last name Granaway. For the veterans among your Granaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granaway lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Granaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Granaway in 1978 was 42, and 91 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granaway 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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