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Carvalo Family History

Carvalo 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: Carvalho, Carballo, Cavallo, Carvell, Calvano, Arvelo, Carnal

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Where is the Carvalo family from?

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

In 1940, Planter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carvalo. 38% of Carvalo men worked as a Planter.

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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

  • Planter
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Carvalo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Carvalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carvalo 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Carvalo. 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 10 military records available for the last name Carvalo. For the veterans among your Carvalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carvalo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Carvalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Carvalo in 1968 was 82, and 56 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carvalo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carvalo 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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