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Granton Family History

Granton Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Granton in Midlothian. English: probably a variant of Grantham.

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


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Where is the Granton family from?

You can see how Granton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Granton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Granton families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Granton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Granton families in 1891.
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What did your Granton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Granton. 100% of Granton men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Granton 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • House Duties (unpaid)
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 328 immigration records available for the last name Granton. 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 345 military records available for the last name Granton. For the veterans among your Granton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Granton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Granton in 1958 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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