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Valiga Family History

Valiga 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: Saliga, Kalina, Varga, Malina, Valis, Valla, Veiga, Vala, Calia

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Where is the Valiga family from?

You can see how Valiga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valiga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Valiga families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Valiga's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Valiga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valiga 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 Valiga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valiga. 100% of Valiga men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Valiga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valiga 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Valiga. 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 100 military records available for the last name Valiga. For the veterans among your Valiga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valiga lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Valiga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Valiga in 1968 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valiga 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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