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Griffle Family History

Griffle 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: Riffle, Griffee, Griffie, Grindle, Griffo, Griffin, Griff, Griffel

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Where is the Griffle family from?

You can see how Griffle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Griffle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Griffle families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Griffle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Griffle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffle 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 Griffle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Griffle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Griffle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffle 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Griffle. 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 14 military records available for the last name Griffle. For the veterans among your Griffle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Griffle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Griffle in 1972 was 68, and 60 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griffle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffle 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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