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Griffeths Family History

Griffeths 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: Griffiths, Griffeth, Griffith, Griffes, Griffitts, Griffel, Griffee

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Where is the Griffeths family from?

You can see how Griffeths families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffeths family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffeths families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Griffeths families living in Norfolk. This was about 18% of all the recorded Griffeths's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Griffeths families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffeths 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 Griffeths ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griffeths. 88% of Griffeths 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
    88%
  • Domestic Servant
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Griffeths. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffeths 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 Griffeths. 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 124 military records available for the last name Griffeths. For the veterans among your Griffeths ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffeths lifespan?

Average Griffeths life expectancy in 1977 was 21 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffeths 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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