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Griffani Family History

Griffani 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: Griffin, Griffon, Griffen, Griffing, Griffo, Griff, Tiffany, Griffel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffani 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 43 census records available for the last name Griffani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffani 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Griffani. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Griffani. For the veterans among your Griffani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffani lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Griffani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Griffani in 1965 was 87, and 91 in 2000.

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