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Grannan Family History

Grannan Surname Meaning

Irish is a shortened form of MacGrannan, which is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mag Raghnainn. This name is a variant of Mac Raghnaill, meaning ‘son of Raghnall’.

The name Raghnall itself has its roots in the Old Norse personal name Rǫgnvaldr, which translates to ‘ruler of the gods’.

This Old Norse name is cognate with Reynolds.

Additionally, Irish can also be a shortened form of Ó Grianáin, which can be further researched under Greenan.

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


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You can see how Grannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grannan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grannan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Grannan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Grannan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grannan families in 1891.
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What did your Grannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Winder Plumber Laugle and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grannan. 100% of Grannan men worked as a Winder Plumber Laugle and 50% of Grannan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Winder Plumber Laugle
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Cotton Winder
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grannan 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Grannan. 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 516 military records available for the last name Grannan. For the veterans among your Grannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grannan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Grannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grannan in 1960 was 40, and 59 in 2004.

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