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Geraldi Family History

Geraldi Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gerald, Gerardi, Giraldi, Geralds, Geraci, Gerard, Gerold, Galdi

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Where is the Geraldi family from?

You can see how Geraldi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geraldi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geraldi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Geraldi families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Geraldi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Geraldi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geraldi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geraldi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geraldi. 16% of Geraldi men worked as a Chauffeur and 34% of Geraldi women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geraldi were Salesman and New Worker.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    16%
  • Barber
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Geraldi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geraldi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geraldi 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Geraldi. 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 127 military records available for the last name Geraldi. For the veterans among your Geraldi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geraldi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Geraldi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geraldi in 1960 was 68, and 102 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geraldi 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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