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Granlund Name Meaning

Swedish and Norwegian: ornamental name composed of the elements gran ‘spruce’ + lund ‘grove’.

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


Similar surnames: Gronlund, Naslund, Haglund, Fredlund, Stenlund, Graning, Roslund

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Where is the Granlund family from?

You can see how Granlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granlund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Granlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Granlund families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Granlund's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Granlund families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granlund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Granlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Granlund. 100% of Granlund men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Granlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granlund 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Granlund. 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 767 military records available for the last name Granlund. For the veterans among your Granlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granlund lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Granlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Granlund in 1946 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

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