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Grifford Family History

Grifford 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: Gifford, Trafford, Griffo, Clifford, Gafford, Sifford, Crofford

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Where is the Grifford family from?

You can see how Grifford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grifford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grifford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Grifford families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Grifford's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Grifford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grifford 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 Grifford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grifford. 100% of Grifford 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grifford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grifford 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Grifford. 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 255 military records available for the last name Grifford. For the veterans among your Grifford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grifford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grifford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grifford in 1963 was 74, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grifford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grifford 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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