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Granoff Family History

Granoff Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): westernized form of Granov a habitational name from Granov in Ukraine.

In the US this is also found as a shortened and altered form of the cognate Granovsky.

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


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Where is the Granoff family from?

You can see how Granoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Granoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Granoff families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Granoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Granoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granoff 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 Granoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granoff. 45% of Granoff men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Granoff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granoff were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Proprietor
    21%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Granoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granoff 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Granoff. 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 231 military records available for the last name Granoff. For the veterans among your Granoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Granoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Granoff in 1963 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granoff 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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