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Grajales Name Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from the plural of Spanish grajal ‘place inhabited with rooks’ a derivative of the bird name graja feminine of grajo ‘rook (Corvus frugilegus)’. This surname is most common in Colombia and Mexico.

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


Similar surnames: Rajala, Gonsales, Grajek, Gonzales, Banales, Canales, Granade

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Where is the Grajales family from?

You can see how Grajales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grajales family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grajales families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Grajales families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Grajales's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grajales families in 1920.
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What did your Grajales ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dependiente was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grajales. 25% of Grajales men worked as a Dependiente. .

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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

  • Dependiente
    25%
  • Dish Washer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grajales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grajales 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 978 immigration records available for the last name Grajales. 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 134 military records available for the last name Grajales. For the veterans among your Grajales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grajales lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Grajales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grajales in 1953 was 25, and 68 in 2004.

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