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Gronachan Family History

Gronachan 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, Jonathan, Monahan, Gronbach, Groneman, Conahan, Donathan

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Where is the Gronachan family from?

You can see how Gronachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronachan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gronachan families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Gronachan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gronachan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gronachan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Gronachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronachan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gronachan. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gronachan. For the veterans among your Gronachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gronachan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Gronachan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gronachan in 1972 was 69, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gronachan 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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