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Valencia Family History

Valencia Surname Meaning

Spanish; Catalan (València): habitational name from any of various places called Valencia (in Catalan: València) principally the major city in eastern Spain which was formerly the capital of an independent Moorish kingdom of the same name until it was reconquered in 1239 by James I king of the Catalan dynasty and became part of the Crown of Aragon together with the Principality of Catalonia and the Kingdom of Aragon.

This city but also the other places were apparently named from an honorary title derived from Latin valens ‘brave’.

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


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You can see how Valencia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valencia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Valencia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Valencia families living in London. This was about 96% of all the recorded Valencia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Valencia families in 1891.
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What did your Valencia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Canvasser (general) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Valencia. 50% of Valencia men worked as a Canvasser (general) and 100% of Valencia women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Canvasser (general)
    50%
  • Cigar Maker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Valencia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valencia 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Valencia. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Valencia. For the veterans among your Valencia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valencia lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Valencia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Valencia in 1942 was 29, and 65 in 2004.

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