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Garibaldi Family History

Garibaldi Surname Meaning

Italian (Liguria): patronymic from the personal name Garibaldo.

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


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Where is the Garibaldi family from?

You can see how Garibaldi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garibaldi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Garibaldi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Garibaldi families living in Sussex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Garibaldi's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Garibaldi families in 1891.
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What did your Garibaldi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Garibaldi. 67% of Garibaldi women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Laundry Hand
    34%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Garibaldi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garibaldi 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Garibaldi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Garibaldi. For the veterans among your Garibaldi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garibaldi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Garibaldi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Garibaldi in 1960 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garibaldi 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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