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Griffinger Family History

Griffinger 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: Treffinger, Griesinger, Grissinger, Griffing, Griffin, Ridinger

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Where is the Griffinger family from?

You can see how Griffinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Griffinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Griffinger family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Griffinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Griffinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffinger 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 Griffinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griffinger. 100% of Griffinger men worked as a Lawyer.

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Griffinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffinger 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Griffinger. 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 11 military records available for the last name Griffinger. For the veterans among your Griffinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffinger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Griffinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Griffinger in 1974 was 77, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffinger 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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