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Montalvo Family History

Montalvo Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Montalvo. See Montalbo.

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


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Where is the Montalvo family from?

You can see how Montalvo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montalvo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Montalvo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 50 Montalvo families living in Texas. This was about 86% of all the recorded Montalvo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Montalvo families in 1880.
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What did your Montalvo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Montalvo. 22% of Montalvo men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Montalvo women worked as a Costurera. Some less common occupations for Americans named Montalvo were Jornalero and Seamstress.

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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
    22%
  • Labrador
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Jornalero
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    21%
  • Sirvienta
    11%
  • Bordadora
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Montalvo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montalvo 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Montalvo. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Montalvo. For the veterans among your Montalvo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montalvo lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Montalvo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Montalvo in 1951 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Montalvo 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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