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Granese Family History

Granese Surname Meaning

Italian (Campania): derivative of Grano.

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


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Where is the Granese family from?

You can see how Granese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granese family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Granese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Granese families living in New York. This was about 17% of all the recorded Granese's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Granese families in 1920.
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What did your Granese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granese. 26% of Granese men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Granese women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granese were Proprietor and Packer.

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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
    26%
  • Musician
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Floor Girl
    22%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Packer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Granese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granese 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Granese. 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 438 military records available for the last name Granese. For the veterans among your Granese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granese lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Granese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Granese in 1962 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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