Griffus Family History

Griffus Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Griffes, Griffis, Griffo, Griffin, Griff, Griffel, Griffon, Griffee, Griffy, Griffey

5,000 record(s) for Griffus

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
184	Military Records
45	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Where is the Griffus family from?

You can see how Griffus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griffus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griffus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Griffus family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Griffus's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Griffus families in 1840.

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

What did your Griffus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griffus. 39% of Griffus men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Griffus women worked as a Farm laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griffus were Pin setter and Laborer.

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

39%

Laborer

24%

ditching

8%

Pin setter

8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Farm laborer

50%

Laborer

50%

What Griffus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Griffus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griffus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 45 immigration records available for the last name Griffus. 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 184 military records available for the last name Griffus. For the veterans among your Griffus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Griffus lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Griffus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Griffus in 1953 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griffus 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.