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Griffard Family History

Griffard Name 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: Gifford, Grimard, Grizzard, Trafford, Griffo, Griffin, Griff, Gillard

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Where is the Griffard family from?

You can see how Griffard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Griffard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 21 Griffard families living in Michigan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Griffard's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Griffard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griffard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griffard. 38% of Griffard men worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Machinist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Griffard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffard 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Griffard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 222 military records available for the last name Griffard. For the veterans among your Griffard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Griffard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Griffard in 1963 was 60, and 92 in 2004.

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