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Grangier Family History

Grangier 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: Granger, Granier, Pranger, Grange, Ranger, Ganger, Graner, Angier

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Where is the Grangier family from?

You can see how Grangier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grangier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grangier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grangier family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grangier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grangier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grangier 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 Grangier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grangier. 34% of Grangier men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Leather Finisher
    34%

What Grangier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Grangier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grangier 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Grangier. 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 130 military records available for the last name Grangier. For the veterans among your Grangier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grangier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Grangier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grangier in 1966 was 37, and 65 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grangier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grangier 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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