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Griffin, Family History

Griffin, 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: Griffin, Griffing, Griffon, Giffin, Griffith, Griffen, Griffie

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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Griffin,. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffin, 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 Griffin,. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Griffin,. For the veterans among your Griffin, ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffin, lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Griffin, life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Griffin, in 1996 was 82, and 38 in 2002.

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