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Griffberg Family History

Griffberg 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: Grinberg, Risberg, Friedberg, Griffel, Gilberg, Friberg, Granberg

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Where is the Griffberg family from?

You can see how Griffberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Griffberg family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Griffberg's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Griffberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffberg 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 52 census records available for the last name Griffberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffberg 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Griffberg. 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 2 military records available for the last name Griffberg. For the veterans among your Griffberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Griffberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Griffberg in 1966 was 49, and 79 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffberg 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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