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Griffore Family History

Griffore 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: Griffo, Gifford, Griffon, Guiffre, Griffee, Grismore, Griffie

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Where is the Griffore family from?

You can see how Griffore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Griffore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Griffore families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Griffore's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Griffore families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griffore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griffore. 46% of Griffore men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Griffore women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Foreman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Griffore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Griffore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffore 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Griffore. 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 94 military records available for the last name Griffore. For the veterans among your Griffore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffore lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Griffore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Griffore in 1964 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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