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Griggs Family History

Griggs Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): from the Middle English personal name Grig a pet form of Gregory (compare Gregg) with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Griggs family from?

You can see how Griggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griggs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 612 Griggs families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Griggs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Griggs families in 1891.
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What did your Griggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Griggs. 11% of Griggs men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Griggs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griggs were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Gardener
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 147,000 census records available for the last name Griggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griggs 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Griggs. 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 23,000 military records available for the last name Griggs. For the veterans among your Griggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griggs lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Griggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Griggs in 1943 was 36, and 71 in 2004.

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