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Grandison Family History

Grandison Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (of Norman origin): said to be a habitational name from Granson on Lake Neuchâtel (Switzerland).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grandison family from?

You can see how Grandison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grandison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grandison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Grandison families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Grandison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grandison families in 1891.
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What did your Grandison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grandison. 100% of Grandison men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Grandison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Grandison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grandison 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grandison. 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 813 military records available for the last name Grandison. For the veterans among your Grandison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grandison lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Grandison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grandison in 1941 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grandison 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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