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Valvo Family History

Valvo Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Balbo.

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


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Where is the Valvo family from?

You can see how Valvo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valvo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Valvo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Valvo families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Valvo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Valvo families in 1920.
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What did your Valvo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valvo. 35% of Valvo men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Valvo women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valvo were Truck Driver and Dress Maker.

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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
    35%
  • Barber
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    32%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Bench Worker
    11%
  • Dress Maker
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Valvo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valvo 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 909 immigration records available for the last name Valvo. 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 381 military records available for the last name Valvo. For the veterans among your Valvo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valvo lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Valvo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Valvo in 1949 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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