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Greffly Family History

Greffly 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, Griffey, Greff, Greely, Greenly, Gregory, Griffo, Griffin

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Where is the Greffly family from?

You can see how Greffly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greffly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Greffly families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Greffly's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Greffly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greffly 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 51 census records available for the last name Greffly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greffly 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 immigration records available for the last name Greffly. 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 11 military records available for the last name Greffly. For the veterans among your Greffly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greffly lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1996, in the United States, Greffly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Greffly in 1950 was 34, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greffly ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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