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Grinaldi Family History

Grinaldi 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: Grimaldi, Rinaldi, Garibaldi, Grimaldo, Rinaldo, Giraldi, Rainaldi

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Where is the Grinaldi family from?

You can see how Grinaldi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinaldi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grinaldi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Grinaldi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grinaldi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinaldi 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 Grinaldi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grinaldi. 60% of Grinaldi men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

What Grinaldi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Grinaldi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinaldi 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Grinaldi. 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 42 military records available for the last name Grinaldi. For the veterans among your Grinaldi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinaldi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Grinaldi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grinaldi in 1967 was 85, and 80 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grinaldi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinaldi 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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