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Granlees Family History

Granlees 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: Greenlees, Gransee, Gravlee, Grange, Granger, Grande, Granese, Grapes

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Where is the Granlees family from?

You can see how Granlees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granlees family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Granlees families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Granlees family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Granlees's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Granlees families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granlees 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 Granlees ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Granlees. 100% of Granlees men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Granlees family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Granlees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granlees 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Granlees. 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 17 military records available for the last name Granlees. For the veterans among your Granlees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granlees lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Granlees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Granlees in 1965 was 84, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Granlees

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granlees 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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