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Gripfin Family History

Gripfin 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, Griffon, Giffin, Grippi, Griffen, Gribbin, Griffie, Griffis

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Where is the Gripfin family from?

You can see how Gripfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gripfin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gripfin family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gripfin's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Gripfin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Gripfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gripfin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gripfin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gripfin. For the veterans among your Gripfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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