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Sigriff Family History

Sigriff 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: Griff, Mcgriff, Sheriff, Sigrist, Shariff, Shroff, Griffo, Stiff

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Where is the Sigriff family from?

You can see how Sigriff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigriff family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Sigriff family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sigriff's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sigriff families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigriff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Sigriff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigriff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sigriff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sigriff. For the veterans among your Sigriff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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