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Graner Family History

Graner Surname Meaning

German (Gräner): variant of Greiner.

German: habitational name for someone from Grana (Saxony-Anhalt) or Gran (Hungary).

French: southern variant of Granier.

Alternatively in Alsace a surname of German origin (see above).

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


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Where is the Graner family from?

You can see how Graner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Graner families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Graner's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Graner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graner 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 Graner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Graner. 91% of Graner 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Graner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graner 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Graner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Graner. For the veterans among your Graner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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