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Granfield Family History

Granfield Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex of Norman origin): variant of Granville.

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


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Where is the Granfield family from?

You can see how Granfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Granfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 27 Granfield families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Granfield's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Granfield families in 1911.
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What did your Granfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tailleur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Granfield. 100% of Granfield men worked as a Tailleur.

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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

  • Tailleur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Granfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granfield 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 878 immigration records available for the last name Granfield. 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 542 military records available for the last name Granfield. For the veterans among your Granfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granfield lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Granfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Granfield in 1958 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granfield 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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