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Grimaldo Name Meaning

Spanish: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements grīm ‘mask helmet’ + wald ‘rule’. This surname is most common in Mexico.

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


Similar surnames: Grimaldi, Rinaldo, Grimard, Grimaud, Gesualdo, Giraldo, Grima

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Where is the Grimaldo family from?

You can see how Grimaldo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimaldo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Grimaldo families living in Texas. This was about 41% of all the recorded Grimaldo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Grimaldo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimaldo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grimaldo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grimaldo. 100% of Grimaldo men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Grimaldo women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Floor Girl
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grimaldo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimaldo 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 895 immigration records available for the last name Grimaldo. 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 119 military records available for the last name Grimaldo. For the veterans among your Grimaldo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimaldo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grimaldo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Grimaldo in 1963 was 72, and 59 in 2004.

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