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Granch Family History

Granch 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: Branch, Ranch, Grant, Granat, Brach, Grange, Trench, Franco, Franca

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Where is the Granch family from?

You can see how Granch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Granch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Granch families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Granch's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Granch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granch 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 Granch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Granch. 25% of Granch men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Plumber
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Granch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Granch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granch 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Granch. 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 38 military records available for the last name Granch. For the veterans among your Granch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granch lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Granch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Granch in 1960 was 68, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Granch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granch 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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