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Griffing Family History

Griffing Surname Meaning

Variant of Griffin.

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


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Where is the Griffing family from?

You can see how Griffing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Griffing families living in Glamorgan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Griffing's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Griffing families in 1891.
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What did your Griffing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griffing. 50% of Griffing 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
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Griffing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffing 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 938 immigration records available for the last name Griffing. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Griffing. For the veterans among your Griffing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffing lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Griffing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Griffing in 1950 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griffing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffing 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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