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Griffenberg Family History

Griffenberg 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: Hoffenberg, Grinberg, Riesenberg, Rifenburg, Ringenberg, Greenberg

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Where is the Griffenberg family from?

You can see how Griffenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Griffenberg family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Griffenberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Griffenberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Griffenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griffenberg. 100% of Griffenberg men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Griffenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffenberg 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Griffenberg. 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 111 military records available for the last name Griffenberg. For the veterans among your Griffenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffenberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Griffenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Griffenberg in 1956 was 50, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffenberg 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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