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Griffins Family History

Griffins 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, Griffis, Griffing, Griffon, Giffin, Griffith, Griffes

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Where is the Griffins family from?

You can see how Griffins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Griffins families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Griffins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Griffins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffins 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 Griffins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griffins. 88% of Griffins 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
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Griffins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffins 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Griffins. 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 538 military records available for the last name Griffins. For the veterans among your Griffins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffins lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Griffins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Griffins in 1968 was 70, and 27 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griffins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffins 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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