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Granzow Family History

Granzow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places in northeastern Germany named Granzow from Slavic gran(t)z ‘frontier border’.

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


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Where is the Granzow family from?

You can see how Granzow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granzow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Granzow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Granzow families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Granzow's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Granzow families in 1911.
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What did your Granzow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granzow. 25% of Granzow men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Granzow women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granzow were Carpenter 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
    25%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Granzow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Granzow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granzow 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 703 immigration records available for the last name Granzow. 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 961 military records available for the last name Granzow. For the veterans among your Granzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granzow lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Granzow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Granzow in 1954 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granzow 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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