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Griffon Family History

Griffon Surname Meaning

French and Breton (mainly Finistère): from (Old) French griffon ‘gryphon’ (see Griffo) hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the mythical beast.

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Grifo a short form of names based on the element grif from grifan ‘to seize to grab’.

Altered form of Welsh Griffin.

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


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You can see how Griffon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Griffon families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Griffon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Griffon families in 1891.
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What did your Griffon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griffon. 85% of Griffon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Servant
    16%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Griffon. 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 459 military records available for the last name Griffon. For the veterans among your Griffon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Griffon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Griffon in 1954 was 77, and 60 in 2004.

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