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Grandon Family History

Grandon Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Crandon.

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


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Where is the Grandon family from?

You can see how Grandon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grandon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grandon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Grandon families living in Staffordshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Grandon's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Grandon families in 1891.
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What did your Grandon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grandon. 100% of Grandon men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 74% of Grandon 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

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Barmaid
    16%
  • Unpaid House Duties Incapacitated
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grandon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grandon 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Grandon. 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 793 military records available for the last name Grandon. For the veterans among your Grandon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grandon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Grandon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grandon in 1955 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grandon 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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