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Galindo Family History

Galindo Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the medieval personal name Galindo of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Galindo family from?

You can see how Galindo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galindo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Galindo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Galindo families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Galindo's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Galindo families in 1911.
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What did your Galindo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galindo. 48% of Galindo men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Galindo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galindo were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Galindo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Galindo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galindo 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Galindo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Galindo. For the veterans among your Galindo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galindo lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Galindo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1954. The average life expectancy for Galindo in 1943 was 27, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galindo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galindo 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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