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Griffim Family History

Griffim 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, Griffie, Griffis, Griffo, Griff, Griffel, Graffam, Griffon

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Where is the Griffim family from?

You can see how Griffim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Griffim families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Griffim families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Griffim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Griffim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffim 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 154 census records available for the last name Griffim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffim 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Griffim. 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 28 military records available for the last name Griffim. For the veterans among your Griffim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffim lifespan?

Between 1998 and 1999, in the United States, Griffim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Griffim in 1998 was 20, and 21 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffim 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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