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Griffy Family History

Griffy Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gríobhtha (see Griffin).

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


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Where is the Griffy family from?

You can see how Griffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Griffy families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Griffy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Griffy families in 1911.
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What did your Griffy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griffy. 25% of Griffy men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Griffy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griffy were Operator 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Griffy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Griffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffy 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Griffy. 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 892 military records available for the last name Griffy. For the veterans among your Griffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Griffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Griffy in 1962 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griffy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffy 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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