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Griffel Family History

Griffel Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name from Middle Dutch and Middle Low German griffel ‘slate pencil’ modern German Griffel.

German: variant of Gribbel (see Gribble).

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


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Where is the Griffel family from?

You can see how Griffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Griffel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Griffel families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Griffel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Griffel families in 1911.
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What did your Griffel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griffel. 60% of Griffel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Griffel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griffel were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Griffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffel 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Griffel. 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 238 military records available for the last name Griffel. For the veterans among your Griffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Griffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Griffel in 1957 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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