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Granbe Family History

Granbe 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: Grange, Grande, Grabe, Granby, Grabbe, Gange, Grant, Grave, Granat

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Where is the Granbe family from?

You can see how Granbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granbe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Granbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Granbe families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Granbe's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Granbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granbe 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 88 census records available for the last name Granbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granbe 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Granbe. 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 3 military records available for the last name Granbe. For the veterans among your Granbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granbe lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Granbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Granbe in 1988 was 89, and 50 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granbe 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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