Griffith's Valuation

keryl

Hi

So my family is listed on the Griffith's and another family (same surname) near by which we can presume can from the same family, possibly brothers or cousins.

Then in the same area another two of the same name pop up in the 1901 census. Is it possible that the two new ones came from our family listed in 1847?

Seems strange that two families come up in 50 years. I overlooked this before, I presumed these two new families were there in the Griffith's but they weren't.

Not a very common surname and all RC. No one can give a definitive answer to this but has anyone else come across this?

Just to add my side says there is no connection and on the other they say there is, from DNA testing we know others in the county are related so there's a good 90% chance we are.

odds_on

Never assume, especially in genealogy. I did that in my early days of family research but I was so often wrong.

However, it is a good idea, IMO, to keep a record of those neighbours and those in the census, it might lead to something.

P. Breathnach

I agree with odds_on: don't assume.

It seems quite possible that the 1901 families are linked to the 1847 ones. You can check possible linkages using baptism records, birth records, or land occupation records held in the Valuation Office.

Coolnabacky1873

Can you provide a link?

Map references can tell if there is a leasing relationship (if any) and the use of any agnomens can indicate a relationship.