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Granath Family History

Granath Name Meaning

Swedish: variant of Granat . The surname Granath is also found in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Granat, Gravitt, Gran, Trauth, Rantz, Graner, Groat, Donath, Sabath

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Where is the Granath family from?

You can see how Granath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granath family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Granath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Granath families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Granath's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Granath families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Granath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Book Binder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granath. 19% of Granath men worked as a Carpenter and 25% of Granath women worked as a Book Binder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granath were Painter and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Book Binder
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Granath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granath 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Granath. 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 441 military records available for the last name Granath. For the veterans among your Granath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granath lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Granath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Granath in 1953 was 44, and 95 in 2004.

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