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Griffels Family History

Griffels 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: Griffel, Griffes, Riffel, Griffee, Griffey, Griffen, Griffis

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Where is the Griffels family from?

You can see how Griffels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Griffels family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Griffels's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Griffels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffels 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 50 census records available for the last name Griffels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffels 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Griffels. 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 5 military records available for the last name Griffels. For the veterans among your Griffels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffels lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Griffels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Griffels in 1969 was 75, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffels 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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