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Griffitt Family History

Griffitt Surname Meaning

Altered form of Griffith.

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


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Where is the Griffitt family from?

You can see how Griffitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Griffitt families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Griffitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Griffitt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffitt 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 Griffitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griffitt. 29% of Griffitt men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Griffitt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griffitt were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Griffitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffitt 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Griffitt. 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 343 military records available for the last name Griffitt. For the veterans among your Griffitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffitt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Griffitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Griffitt in 1964 was 86, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffitt 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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