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Gronan Family History

Gronan 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: Grogan, Gronau, Ronan, Goonan, Grona, Groman, Cronan, Trojan, Granat

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Where is the Gronan family from?

You can see how Gronan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gronan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Gronan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gronan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gronan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gronan 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 Gronan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gronan. 100% of Gronan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gronan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gronan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronan 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Gronan. 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 200 military records available for the last name Gronan. For the veterans among your Gronan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gronan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Gronan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gronan in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gronan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gronan 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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