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Grantz Family History

Grantz Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from any of various places in northeastern Germany named from Slavic granica ‘frontier border’.

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


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Where is the Grantz family from?

You can see how Grantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grantz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grantz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Grantz families living in Hampshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Grantz's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Grantz families in 1891.
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What did your Grantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grantz. 24% of Grantz men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Grantz women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grantz were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grantz 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Grantz. 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 785 military records available for the last name Grantz. For the veterans among your Grantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grantz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Grantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Grantz in 1955 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grantz 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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