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Griffieths Family History

Griffieths 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: Griffiths, Griffith, Griffitts, Griffeth, Griffes, Griffie, Griffis

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Where is the Griffieths family from?

You can see how Griffieths families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffieths family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Griffieths families living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Griffieths's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Griffieths families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Griffieths. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffieths 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Griffieths. 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 5 military records available for the last name Griffieths. For the veterans among your Griffieths ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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