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Griffeth Family History

Griffeth Surname Meaning

Altered form of Griffith.

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


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Where is the Griffeth family from?

You can see how Griffeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 95 Griffeth families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Griffeth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Griffeth families in 1891.
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What did your Griffeth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Griffeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffeth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Griffeth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Griffeth. For the veterans among your Griffeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffeth lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Griffeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Griffeth in 1951 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffeth 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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