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Geraldo Family History

Geraldo Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: from the personal name Geraldo (see Gerald).

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


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Where is the Geraldo family from?

You can see how Geraldo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geraldo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geraldo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Geraldo families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geraldo's in USA. California had the highest population of Geraldo families in 1880.
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What did your Geraldo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geraldo. 100% of Geraldo men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Geraldo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geraldo 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Geraldo. 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 78 military records available for the last name Geraldo. For the veterans among your Geraldo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geraldo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Geraldo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Geraldo in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geraldo 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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