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Griffiin Family History

Griffiin 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 Griffiin family from?

You can see how Griffiin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffiin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Griffiin family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Griffiin's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Griffiin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffiin 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 Griffiin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ironer Laundry was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griffiin. 100% of Griffiin women worked as an Ironer Laundry.

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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

  • Ironer Laundry
    100%

What Griffiin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Griffiin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffiin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Griffiin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Griffiin. For the veterans among your Griffiin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffiin lifespan?

Average Griffiin life expectancy in 1999 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffiin 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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