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Griffem Family History

Griffem 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, Griffee, Griffey, Griffen, Griffo, Griffin, Griff

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Where is the Griffem family from?

You can see how Griffem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Griffem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Griffem families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Griffem's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Griffem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffem 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 24 census records available for the last name Griffem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffem 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 Griffem. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Griffem. For the veterans among your Griffem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffem 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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