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Valdepena Family History

Valdepena Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Valdepeña): altered form of Spanish Valdepeñas a habitational name from Valdepeñas a town in Ciudad Real.

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


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Where is the Valdepena family from?

You can see how Valdepena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valdepena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Valdepena families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Valdepena's in USA. California had the highest population of Valdepena families in 1920.
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What did your Valdepena ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Valdepena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valdepena 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Valdepena. 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 95 military records available for the last name Valdepena. For the veterans among your Valdepena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valdepena lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Valdepena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Valdepena in 1963 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

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