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Grannison Family History

Grannison 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, Grannis, Gunnison, Rennison, Branson, Ranson, Kinnison

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Where is the Grannison family from?

You can see how Grannison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grannison family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grannison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Grannison families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grannison's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Grannison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grannison 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 Grannison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grannison. 42% of Grannison men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grannison women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Waiter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Grannison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Grannison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grannison 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grannison. 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 49 military records available for the last name Grannison. For the veterans among your Grannison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grannison lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grannison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grannison in 1964 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grannison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grannison 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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