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Griffer Family History

Griffer 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 Griffer family from?

You can see how Griffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Griffer families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Griffer's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Griffer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffer 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 Griffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griffer. 100% of Griffer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Griffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffer 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Griffer. 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 274 military records available for the last name Griffer. For the veterans among your Griffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Griffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Griffer in 1967 was 78, and 67 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffer 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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