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Griffian Family History

Griffian 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, Griffith, Griffen, Griffie, Griffis

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Where is the Griffian family from?

You can see how Griffian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Griffian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Griffian families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Griffian's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Griffian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffian 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 Griffian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griffian. 34% of Griffian men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Griffian women worked as a Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Porter
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Labor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Griffian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Griffian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffian 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Griffian. 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 32 military records available for the last name Griffian. For the veterans among your Griffian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Griffian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Griffian in 1962 was 38, and 71 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griffian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffian 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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