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Griffes Name Meaning

Welsh: altered form of Griffith .

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


Similar surnames: Griffon, Griffo, Griff, Graves, Griffel, Gridley, Griesel, Grapes

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Where is the Griffes family from?

You can see how Griffes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Griffes families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Griffes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Griffes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griffes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griffes. 100% of Griffes 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Griffes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffes 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Griffes. 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 604 military records available for the last name Griffes. For the veterans among your Griffes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffes lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Griffes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Griffes in 1945 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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