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Valvada Family History

Valvada 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: Zavada, Salada, Calzada, Almada, Vavala, Valade, Valvano, Hallada

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Where is the Valvada family from?

You can see how Valvada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valvada family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Valvada families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Valvada families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Valvada's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Valvada families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Valvada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valvada 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Valvada. 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 2 military records available for the last name Valvada. For the veterans among your Valvada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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