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Grandmaison Surname Meaning

French: topographic name or metonymic occupational name composed of grand ‘large’ + maison ‘house’ used to denote someone who lived or possibly worked in a large house.

It can also be a habitational name from (La) Grand’maison, (La) Grand-Maison, or (La) Grand Maison.

These names are associated with several places in various parts of France.

Thus, the name reflects both geographical and occupational ties to large residences.

Overall, it highlights the significance of living arrangements in the historical context of French naming conventions.

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


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Where is the Grandmaison family from?

You can see how Grandmaison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grandmaison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grandmaison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Grandmaison families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Grandmaison's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Grandmaison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grandmaison 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 Grandmaison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grandmaison. 39% of Grandmaison men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Grandmaison women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grandmaison were Weaver and Spinner.

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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
    39%
  • Farm Hand
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Weaver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    34%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Spinner
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grandmaison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grandmaison 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Grandmaison. 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 273 military records available for the last name Grandmaison. For the veterans among your Grandmaison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grandmaison lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grandmaison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grandmaison in 1962 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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