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Grainger Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Granger .

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


Similar surnames: Trainer, Rainer, Granger, Ganger, Grinter, Gainer, Ranger, Waninger

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Where is the Grainger family from?

You can see how Grainger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grainger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grainger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 149 Grainger families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Grainger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grainger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grainger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grainger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Grainger. 52% of Grainger men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Grainger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grainger were Farmers Son and Income. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Labourer
    8%
  • Laborer
    5%
  • Farmers Son
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Income
    11%
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Census Records

There are 118,000 census records available for the last name Grainger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grainger 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Grainger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Grainger. For the veterans among your Grainger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grainger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Grainger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grainger in 1949 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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