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Valanzuela Family History

Valanzuela 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: Valenzuela, Villanueva, Valenza, Valbuena, Palazzola, Dalzell

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Where is the Valanzuela family from?

You can see how Valanzuela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valanzuela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Valanzuela families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Valanzuela families living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Valanzuela's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Valanzuela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valanzuela 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 Valanzuela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valanzuela. 45% of Valanzuela men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Valanzuela women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    45%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Valanzuela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Valanzuela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valanzuela 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Valanzuela. 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 12 military records available for the last name Valanzuela. For the veterans among your Valanzuela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valanzuela lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Valanzuela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Valanzuela in 1977 was 67, and 44 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valanzuela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valanzuela 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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