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Griffes Family History

Griffes Surname Meaning

Welsh: altered form of Griffith.

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


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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 1911 there were 10 Griffes families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Griffes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Griffes families in 1911.
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What did your Griffes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griffes. 37% of Griffes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Griffes women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Farm Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffes 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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