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Valancia Family History

Valancia 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: Valencia, Valencic, Lancia, Palencia, Anania, Palacio, Francia

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Where is the Valancia family from?

You can see how Valancia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valancia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Valancia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Valancia families living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Valancia's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Valancia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valancia 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 Valancia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valancia. 100% of Valancia women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Valancia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Valancia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valancia 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Valancia. 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 14 military records available for the last name Valancia. For the veterans among your Valancia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valancia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Valancia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Valancia in 1965 was 84, and 97 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valancia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valancia 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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