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Grannell Family History

Grannell Surname Meaning

reduced form of Mag Raghnaill see McReynolds.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grannell family from?

You can see how Grannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grannell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grannell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Grannell families living in Lancashire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Grannell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grannell families in 1891.
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What did your Grannell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grannell. 100% of Grannell men worked as a Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Grannell 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

  • Dock Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Grannell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grannell 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Grannell. 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 552 military records available for the last name Grannell. For the veterans among your Grannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grannell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grannell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grannell in 1963 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grannell 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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