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Griffien Family History

Griffien 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, Griffen, Griffie, Griffel, Griffon, Giffin, Griffith

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Where is the Griffien family from?

You can see how Griffien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffien family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Griffien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Griffien family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Griffien's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Griffien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffien 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 110 census records available for the last name Griffien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffien 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Griffien. 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 12 military records available for the last name Griffien. For the veterans among your Griffien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffien lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Griffien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Griffien in 1974 was 49, and 74 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffien 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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