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Grifin Family History

Grifin 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: Griffin, Griffo, Griff, Rifkin, Griffon, Goffin, Giffin, Grein

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Where is the Grifin family from?

You can see how Grifin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grifin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grifin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Grifin families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Grifin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grifin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grifin 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 Grifin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grifin. 100% of Grifin 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%

What Grifin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grifin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grifin 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Grifin. 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 313 military records available for the last name Grifin. For the veterans among your Grifin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grifin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Grifin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grifin in 1972 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grifin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grifin 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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