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Grandjean Name Meaning

French and Swiss French: from grand ‘tall large’ + the personal name Jean (equivalent of John ) hence a nickname meaning ‘Big John’ applied in a literal or ironical sense or a distinguishing name between members of the same family with a common personal name. This surname is also found in Belgium (mainly Wallonia) and Denmark.

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


Similar surnames: Grosjean, Grande, Granat, Brandon, Branden, Brandel, Brander, Andrea

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Where is the Grandjean family from?

You can see how Grandjean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grandjean family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grandjean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Grandjean families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Grandjean's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grandjean families in 1891.
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What did your Grandjean ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grandjean. 100% of Grandjean 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%
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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grandjean. 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 560 military records available for the last name Grandjean. For the veterans among your Grandjean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grandjean lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Grandjean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grandjean in 1959 was 53, and 63 in 2004.

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