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Griffth Name Meaning

Variant of Griffith .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Griffith, Griffeth, Griffo, Griffin, Griff, Griffel, Griffon, Griffes

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Where is the Griffth family from?

You can see how Griffth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Griffth family living in Georgia. This was about 20% of all the recorded Griffth's in USA. Georgia and 4 other states had the highest population of Griffth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griffth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griffth. 21% of Griffth men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Griffth women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griffth were Miner and Housekeeper. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    18%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Griffth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffth 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Griffth. 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 135 military records available for the last name Griffth. For the veterans among your Griffth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griffth lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Griffth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Griffth in 1979 was 69, and 61 in 2001.

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