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Griffenburg Family History

Griffenburg 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: Rifenburg, Greenburg, Rivenburg, Dillenburg, Rodenburg, Piepenburg

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Where is the Griffenburg family from?

You can see how Griffenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Griffenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Griffenburg families living in Delaware. This was about 88% of all the recorded Griffenburg's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Griffenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffenburg 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 81 census records available for the last name Griffenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffenburg 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Griffenburg. 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 16 military records available for the last name Griffenburg. For the veterans among your Griffenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffenburg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Griffenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Griffenburg in 1975 was 72, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffenburg 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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