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Greffis Family History

Greffis 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: Graffis, Griffis, Griffin, Griffes, Greis, Greff, Graffius, Griffie

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Where is the Greffis family from?

You can see how Greffis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greffis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Greffis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Greffis families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greffis's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Greffis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Greffis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greffis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Greffis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Greffis. For the veterans among your Greffis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greffis

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