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Granillo Family History

Granillo Surname Meaning

Spanish (Burgos and Biscay): nickname from granillo, a diminutive of grano ‘grain’ (see Grano), probably in the sense ‘pimple’. This surname is most common in Mexico.

Italian (Campania): diminutive of Grano ‘grain’.

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


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Where is the Granillo family from?

You can see how Granillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granillo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Granillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Granillo families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Granillo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Granillo families in 1891.
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What did your Granillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granillo. 61% of Granillo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Granillo women worked as a Maid.

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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
    61%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Baker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Granillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Granillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granillo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Granillo. 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 430 military records available for the last name Granillo. For the veterans among your Granillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granillo lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Granillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Granillo in 1948 was 60, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granillo 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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