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Greffoz Family History

Greffoz 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: Griffo, Griffon, Greff, Ruffo, Griffin, Greif, Griff, Gregor, Reff

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Where is the Greffoz family from?

You can see how Greffoz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greffoz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greffoz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Greffoz families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Greffoz's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Greffoz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Greffoz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greffoz 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Greffoz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Greffoz. For the veterans among your Greffoz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greffoz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1982, in the United States, Greffoz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Greffoz in 1971 was 68, and 81 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greffoz 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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