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Montalvan Family History

Montalvan Surname Meaning

Spanish (Montalván): habitational name from Montalbán in Lugo province from an old spelling of the placename.

It may also originate from various other places in Spain called Montalbán, in particular in Teruel.

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


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You can see how Montalvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montalvan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Montalvan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Montalvan families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Montalvan's in USA. California had the highest population of Montalvan families in 1920.
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There are 694 census records available for the last name Montalvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montalvan 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

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Montalvan. For the veterans among your Montalvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montalvan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Montalvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Montalvan in 1963 was 70, and 47 in 2004.

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