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Grantner Family History

Grantner 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: Brantner, Gantner, Ganter, Grabner, Granger, Kantner, Tranter

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Where is the Grantner family from?

You can see how Grantner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grantner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grantner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grantner families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grantner's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Grantner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grantner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Grantner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grantner 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Grantner. 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 162 military records available for the last name Grantner. For the veterans among your Grantner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grantner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Grantner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grantner in 1965 was 61, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grantner 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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