History of your Surname
Get access to Griffits family records.Start a free trial

Griffits Family History

Griffits 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: Griffith, Griffis, Griffiths, Griffitts, Griffitt, Griffin, Griffes

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Griffits family from?

You can see how Griffits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffits family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Griffits family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Griffits's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Griffits families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Griffits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griffits. 38% of Griffits men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Griffits women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griffits were Laborer and Housewife. .

View Census Data for Griffits | Data not to scale

*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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Griffits family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Griffits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffits census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Griffits

Passenger Lists

There are 313 immigration records available for the last name Griffits. 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.

View all Griffits immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 125 military records available for the last name Griffits. For the veterans among your Griffits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Griffits military records

You've only scratched the surface of Griffits family history

Discover More

What is the average Griffits lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Griffits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Griffits in 1963 was 73, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griffits

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Griffits family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Griffits last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial