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Griffieth Family History

Griffieth Surname Meaning

Variant of Griffith.

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


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Where is the Griffieth family from?

You can see how Griffieth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffieth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffieth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Griffieth families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Griffieth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Griffieth families in 1891.
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What did your Griffieth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griffieth. 25% of Griffieth men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Griffieth women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griffieth were Stone Cutter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Stone Cutter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Griffieth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Griffieth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffieth 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Griffieth. 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 186 military records available for the last name Griffieth. For the veterans among your Griffieth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffieth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Griffieth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Griffieth in 1962 was 32, and 77 in 2003.

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