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Grannis Family History

Grannis Name Meaning

English: variant of Crannis a habitational name from Cranes in Nevendon Essex.

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


Similar surnames: Francis, Annis, Danis, Tennis, Brandis, Gianni, Bennis, Grames

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Where is the Grannis family from?

You can see how Grannis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grannis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grannis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Grannis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Grannis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Grannis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grannis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grannis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grannis. 23% of Grannis men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Grannis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grannis were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Maid
    9%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Grannis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grannis 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Grannis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grannis. For the veterans among your Grannis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grannis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grannis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grannis in 1962 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

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