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Griffie Family History

Griffie Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Griffey.

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


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Where is the Griffie family from?

You can see how Griffie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Griffie families living in Warwickshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Griffie's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Griffie families in 1891.
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What did your Griffie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griffie. 100% of Griffie 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Griffie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffie 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Griffie. 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 582 military records available for the last name Griffie. For the veterans among your Griffie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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