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Grijalva Family History

Grijalva Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of various places called Grijalba in particular the one in Burgos province. The placename is from iglesia ‘church’ + Old Spanish alva ‘white’.

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


Similar surnames: Granata, Rogalla, Grimley, Grill, Rinella, Silva, Grimsley, Grimaldo

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Where is the Grijalva family from?

You can see how Grijalva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grijalva family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grijalva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 40 Grijalva families living in California. This was about 98% of all the recorded Grijalva's in USA. California had the highest population of Grijalva families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grijalva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grijalva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grijalva. 52% of Grijalva men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Grijalva women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grijalva were Labor and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    58%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grijalva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grijalva 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Grijalva. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 734 military records available for the last name Grijalva. For the veterans among your Grijalva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grijalva lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Grijalva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Grijalva in 1952 was 25, and 70 in 2004.

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