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Grijalba Family History

Grijalba Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Grijalva.

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


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Where is the Grijalba family from?

You can see how Grijalba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grijalba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grijalba families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Grijalba families living in Arizona. This was about 82% of all the recorded Grijalba's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Grijalba families in 1880.
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What did your Grijalba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grijalba. 54% of Grijalba men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    54%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    14%

What Grijalba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Grijalba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grijalba 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Grijalba. 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 74 military records available for the last name Grijalba. For the veterans among your Grijalba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grijalba lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Grijalba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Grijalba in 1962 was 45, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grijalba 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.

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