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Grignano Family History

Grignano 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: Grignon, Rigano, Sirignano, Mignano, Grinnan, Triano, Grogan, Greenan

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Where is the Grignano family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grignano 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 Grignano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grignano. 100% of Grignano men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Grignano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Grignano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grignano 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Grignano. 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 23 military records available for the last name Grignano. For the veterans among your Grignano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grignano lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Grignano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grignano in 1965 was 65, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grignano 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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