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Grimaldi Family History

Grimaldi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Grimaldo. This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France.

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


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Where is the Grimaldi family from?

You can see how Grimaldi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimaldi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grimaldi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 60 Grimaldi families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Grimaldi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grimaldi families in 1891.
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What did your Grimaldi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grimaldi. 66% of Grimaldi 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
    66%
  • Private Means
    18%
  • Retired
    11%
  • Hairdresser
    7%

What Grimaldi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Grimaldi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimaldi 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Grimaldi. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Grimaldi. For the veterans among your Grimaldi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimaldi lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Grimaldi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grimaldi in 1951 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grimaldi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimaldi 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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