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Graning Family History

Graning Surname Meaning

German (Gräning): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Graning family from?

You can see how Graning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Graning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Graning families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Graning's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Graning families in 1911.
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What did your Graning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graning. 39% of Graning men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Graning women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Graning were Assembler and Operator.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Assembler
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Graning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graning 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Graning. 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 223 military records available for the last name Graning. For the veterans among your Graning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graning lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Graning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Graning in 1968 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graning 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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