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Grantier Family History

Grantier 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: Granier, Ganter, Granger, Tranter, Graner, Grinter, Granieri, Graeter

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Where is the Grantier family from?

You can see how Grantier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grantier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grantier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Grantier families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Grantier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Grantier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grantier 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 Grantier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grantier. 48% of Grantier men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Grantier women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grantier were Truck Driver and House Wife.

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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
    48%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Operator
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • House Wife
    34%

What Grantier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grantier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grantier 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Grantier. 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 178 military records available for the last name Grantier. For the veterans among your Grantier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grantier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grantier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Grantier in 1964 was 92, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grantier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grantier 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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