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Grandclair Family History

Grandclair 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: Grandchamp, Grandjean, Sinclair, Granda, Auclair, Gisclair, Laclair

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Where is the Grandclair family from?

You can see how Grandclair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grandclair family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grandclair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Grandclair families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grandclair's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grandclair families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grandclair 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 39 census records available for the last name Grandclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grandclair 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Grandclair. 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 Grandclair. For the veterans among your Grandclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grandclair lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Grandclair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grandclair in 1989 was 88, and 79 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grandclair 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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