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Greffths Family History

Greffths 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: Griffiths, Griffith, Greseth, Griffes, Greth, Greff, Graffius

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Where is the Greffths family from?

You can see how Greffths families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greffths family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Greffths families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 4 Greffths families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greffths's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Greffths families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Greffths. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greffths 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Greffths. 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 military records available for the last name Greffths. For the veterans among your Greffths ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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