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Grifferty Family History

Grifferty 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: Rafferty, Griffey, Griffeth, Lafferty, Griffel, Griffith, Riffey

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Where is the Grifferty family from?

You can see how Grifferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grifferty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grifferty families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grifferty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grifferty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grifferty 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 116 census records available for the last name Grifferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grifferty 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Grifferty. 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 13 military records available for the last name Grifferty. For the veterans among your Grifferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grifferty lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Grifferty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grifferty in 1982 was 78, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grifferty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grifferty 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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