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Griffithe Family History

Griffithe Name 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: Griffith, Griffiths, Griffie, Griffitts, Griffeth, Griffitt, Griffin

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Where is the Griffithe family from?

You can see how Griffithe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffithe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Griffithe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Griffithe families living in British Columbia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Griffithe's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Griffithe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffithe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griffithe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griffithe. 25% of Griffithe men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Griffithe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griffithe were Clerk and Chief Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Chief Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Griffithe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffithe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Griffithe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Griffithe. For the veterans among your Griffithe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffithe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Griffithe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Griffithe in 1969 was 83, and 69 in 2002.

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