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Granneman Family History

Granneman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Grannemann. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Granneman family from?

You can see how Granneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granneman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Granneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Granneman families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Granneman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Granneman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Granneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granneman. 37% of Granneman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Granneman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granneman were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Servant
    15%
  • Housework
    10%

What Granneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Granneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granneman 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Granneman. 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 278 military records available for the last name Granneman. For the veterans among your Granneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granneman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Granneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Granneman in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granneman 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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