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Grantt Family History

Grantt 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: Grant, Granat, Grantz, Grandt, Gantt, Gant, Bratt, Ranta, Grange

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Where is the Grantt family from?

You can see how Grantt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grantt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grantt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Grantt families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grantt's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Grantt families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grantt 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 Grantt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grantt. 43% of Grantt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Grantt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grantt were Teacher and Farming.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Teacher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Spinner
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    23%

What Grantt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Grantt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grantt 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Grantt. 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 139 military records available for the last name Grantt. For the veterans among your Grantt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grantt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Grantt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grantt in 1970 was 52, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grantt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grantt 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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