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Grifenhagen Family History

Grifenhagen 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: Greenhagen, Gruenhagen, Falkenhagen, Ziegenhagen, Steffenhagen

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Where is the Grifenhagen family from?

You can see how Grifenhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grifenhagen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grifenhagen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grifenhagen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grifenhagen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grifenhagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Grifenhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grifenhagen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Grifenhagen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Grifenhagen. For the veterans among your Grifenhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grifenhagen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Grifenhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Grifenhagen in 1966 was 70, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grifenhagen 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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