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Valco Family History

Valco 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: Vasco, Valko, Falco, Vallo, Varco, Vacco, Valvo, Balch, Barco, Falcon

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Where is the Valco family from?

You can see how Valco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Valco families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Valco's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Valco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valco 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 Valco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valco. 60% of Valco men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Valco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Valco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valco 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Valco. 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 121 military records available for the last name Valco. For the veterans among your Valco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valco lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Valco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Valco in 1953 was 36, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valco 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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