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Granner Family History

Granner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Grabner, Granger, Granier, Graner, Branner, Tanner, Gander, Ganter

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Where is the Granner family from?

You can see how Granner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Granner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Granner families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Granner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Granner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granner 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 Granner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granner. 28% of Granner men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Granner women worked as a Factory Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granner were Manager and Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Hand
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Granner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Granner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granner 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Granner. 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 174 military records available for the last name Granner. For the veterans among your Granner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Granner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Granner in 1962 was 73, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Granner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granner 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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