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Valenia Family History

Valenia 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: Valencia, Valenza, Valenta, Valerio, Valentin, Valen, Valente

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Where is the Valenia family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valenia 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 Valenia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valenia. 50% of Valenia men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Valenia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valenia 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Valenia. 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 10 military records available for the last name Valenia. For the veterans among your Valenia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valenia lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Valenia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Valenia in 1969 was 56, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valenia 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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