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Granison Family History

Granison 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: Grandison, Branson, Ranson, Granito, Raison, Grandon, Goranson

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Where is the Granison family from?

You can see how Granison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Granison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Granison families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Granison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Granison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granison 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 Granison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granison. 50% of Granison men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Granison women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granison were Gardener and Houseworker.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Gardener
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Houseworker
    10%

What Granison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Granison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granison 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Granison. 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 134 military records available for the last name Granison. For the veterans among your Granison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granison lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Granison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Granison in 1965 was 56, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Granison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granison 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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