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Granshan Family History

Granshan 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: Granahan, Grassman, Grantham, Grannan, Cranshaw, Blanshan, Ranshaw

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Where is the Granshan family from?

You can see how Granshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granshan family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Granshan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Granshan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Granshan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Granshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granshan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Granshan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Granshan. For the veterans among your Granshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granshan 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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