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Granieri Family History

Granieri Surname Meaning

Italian: metonymic occupational name for a grain merchant from granaio ‘barn’, a borrowing of French grénier; otherwise from a metathesized form of French Garnier.

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


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Where is the Granieri family from?

You can see how Granieri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granieri family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Granieri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Granieri families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Granieri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Granieri families in 1920.
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What did your Granieri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granieri. 34% of Granieri men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Granieri women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granieri were Ice Man and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Helper
    9%
  • Ice Man
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Granieri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Granieri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granieri 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Granieri. 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 278 military records available for the last name Granieri. For the veterans among your Granieri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granieri lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Granieri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Granieri in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Granieri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granieri 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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