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Grander Family History

Grander 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: Gander, Brander, Granger, Grande, Grinder, Granier, Glander, Graner

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Where is the Grander family from?

You can see how Grander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grander family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grander's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Grander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grander 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 Grander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grander. 29% of Grander men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Grander women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grander were Helper and Saleslady.

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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%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%

What Grander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grander 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Grander. 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 241 military records available for the last name Grander. For the veterans among your Grander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grander lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Grander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grander in 1966 was 72, and 37 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grander 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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