Griffn Family History

Griffn Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Griffo, Griffin, Griff, Griffon, Griffy, Griffen, Griffel, Graff, Grief, Giffin

936 record(s) for Griffn

231	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
183	Military Records
11	Immigration Records
360	Census and Voter Lists
151	Member Trees

Where is the Griffn family from?

You can see how Griffn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Griffn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Griffn families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Griffn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Griffn families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griffn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Griffn family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 360 census records available for the last name Griffn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Griffn. 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.

Military Records

There are 183 military records available for the last name Griffn. For the veterans among your Griffn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Griffn lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Griffn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Griffn in 1977 was 48, and 47 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.