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Origins of the Grantham surname

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About the Granthams

We have a total number of 21953 records for people with the last name Grantham.

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Where do most Granthams live?

In 1921, most Granthams lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Granthams

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 19,800 records for the Grantham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Granthams most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Grantham first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Granthams

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Granthams in 1921
Dressmaker

95

Laundress

68

General Servant Domestic

67

Domestic Servant

60

Living On Own Means

43

Common Male occupations for Granthams in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

125

General Labourer

95

Bricklayer

65

Farm Labourer

57

Joiner

54

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