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Griggy Family History

Griggy 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: Grigg, Griggs, Prigge, Grogg, Gragg, Rigg, Giggey, Rigby, Riggs

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Where is the Griggy family from?

You can see how Griggy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griggy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Griggy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Griggy families living in Ohio. This was about 85% of all the recorded Griggy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Griggy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griggy 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 Griggy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hired Man and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griggy. 50% of Griggy men worked as a Hired Man and 100% of Griggy women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Hired Man
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Griggy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Griggy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griggy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Griggy. 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 34 military records available for the last name Griggy. For the veterans among your Griggy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griggy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Griggy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Griggy in 1965 was 65, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griggy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griggy 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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