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Grandin Family History

Grandin Surname Meaning

French: nickname from a diminutive of Grand ‘big tall’. Italian: from a derivative of Grande.

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


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Where is the Grandin family from?

You can see how Grandin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grandin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grandin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 108 Grandin families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Grandin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Grandin families in 1911.
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What did your Grandin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Grandin. 76% of Grandin men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Grandin women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grandin were Rentier and Fils Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    76%
  • Journalier
    9%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    6%
  • Rentier
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    40%

What Grandin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grandin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grandin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grandin. 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 603 military records available for the last name Grandin. For the veterans among your Grandin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grandin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grandin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grandin in 1962 was 79, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grandin 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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