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Granahan Family History

Granahan Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo): shortened form of McGranahan an Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Mac Reannacháin ‘son of Reannachán’.

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


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Where is the Granahan family from?

You can see how Granahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Granahan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Granahan families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 56% of all the recorded Granahan's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Granahan families in 1911.
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What did your Granahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granahan. 40% of Granahan men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Granahan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granahan were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Chauffeur
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Granahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granahan 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Granahan. 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 610 military records available for the last name Granahan. For the veterans among your Granahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granahan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Granahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Granahan in 1951 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granahan 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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