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Grifa Family History

Grifa 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: Griff, Grifka, Grima, Graf, Grill, Grime, Griffo, Grine, Greif, Grice

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Grifa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grifa 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Grifa. 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 27 military records available for the last name Grifa. For the veterans among your Grifa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grifa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grifa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grifa in 1965 was 93, and 81 in 2004.

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