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Griffons Family History

Griffons 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: Griffon, Griffo, Griffin, Griffes, Griffen, Griffis, Griffing

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Where is the Griffons family from?

You can see how Griffons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffons family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Griffons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Griffons families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Griffons's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Griffons families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Griffons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffons 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Griffons. 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 3 military records available for the last name Griffons. For the veterans among your Griffons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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