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Griffice Family History

Griffice 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: Griffie, Griffin, Griffith, Griffee, Griffis, Griffitt, Griffing

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Where is the Griffice family from?

You can see how Griffice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffice families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Griffice families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Griffice's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Griffice families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffice 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 Griffice ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Griffice. 100% of Griffice men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Griffice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffice 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Griffice. 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 100 military records available for the last name Griffice. For the veterans among your Griffice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffice lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Griffice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Griffice in 1967 was 58, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffice 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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