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Griffitts Family History

Griffitts Surname Meaning

Altered form of Griffiths.

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


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Where is the Griffitts family from?

You can see how Griffitts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffitts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffitts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 128 Griffitts families living in Glamorgan. This was about 14% of all the recorded Griffitts's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Griffitts families in 1891.
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What did your Griffitts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griffitts. 50% of Griffitts 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%
  • Domestic Servant
    25%
  • Cotton Worker
    25%

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Passenger Lists

There are 827 immigration records available for the last name Griffitts. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Griffitts. For the veterans among your Griffitts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffitts lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Griffitts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Griffitts in 1952 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

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