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Griffies Family History

Griffies Surname Meaning

see Griffiths.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Griffies family from?

You can see how Griffies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Griffies families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Griffies families living in Cheshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Griffies's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Griffies families in 1891.
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What did your Griffies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Griffies. 100% of Griffies men worked as a Railway Clerk and 85% of Griffies 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Railway Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Griffies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffies 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Griffies. 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 253 military records available for the last name Griffies. For the veterans among your Griffies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffies lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Griffies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Griffies in 1954 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffies 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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