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Valdera Family History

Valdera 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: Valder, Caldera, Valera, Waldera, Calder, Valdes, Alder, Halder

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Where is the Valdera family from?

You can see how Valdera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valdera family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Valdera families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Valdera families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Valdera's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Valdera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valdera 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 Valdera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valdera. 67% of Valdera men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Crane Operator
    34%

What Valdera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Valdera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valdera 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Valdera. 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 13 military records available for the last name Valdera. For the veterans among your Valdera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valdera lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Valdera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Valdera in 1988 was 63, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valdera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valdera 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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