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Criffy Family History

Criffy 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: Griffy, Griffo, Griff, Cliff, Riff, Riffey, Crilly, Griffey, Bruffy

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Where is the Criffy family from?

You can see how Criffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criffy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Criffy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Criffy family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Criffy's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Criffy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criffy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Criffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criffy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Criffy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Criffy. For the veterans among your Criffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criffy lifespan?

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