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Granada Family History

Granada Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from the city of Granada in southern Spain.

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


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Where is the Granada family from?

You can see how Granada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granada family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Granada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Granada families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Granada's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Granada families in 1911.
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What did your Granada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Folder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granada. 61% of Granada men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Granada women worked as a Folder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granada were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    61%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Cigar Maker
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Folder
    34%
  • Seedsorter
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Granada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granada 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Granada. 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 786 military records available for the last name Granada. For the veterans among your Granada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granada lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Granada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Granada in 1961 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Granada

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granada 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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