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Garabaldi Family History

Garabaldi Name 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: Garibaldi, Grimaldi, Giraldi, Caraballo, Garafalo, Garofalo, Barabas

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Where is the Garabaldi family from?

You can see how Garabaldi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garabaldi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Garabaldi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Garabaldi families living in California. This was about 27% of all the recorded Garabaldi's in USA. California had the highest population of Garabaldi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garabaldi 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 Garabaldi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garabaldi. 50% of Garabaldi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Garabaldi women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Painter
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Garabaldi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Garabaldi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garabaldi 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Garabaldi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Garabaldi. For the veterans among your Garabaldi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garabaldi lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Garabaldi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Garabaldi in 1973 was 83, and 74 in 1990.

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