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Valenza Family History

Valenza Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from the Spanish city of València (see Valencia) or from the Italian town of Valenza in Alessandria province.

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


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Where is the Valenza family from?

You can see how Valenza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valenza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Valenza families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Valenza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Valenza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valenza 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 Valenza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valenza. 24% of Valenza men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Valenza women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valenza were Driver and Operator.

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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
    24%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Dress Maker
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Valenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valenza 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Valenza. 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 522 military records available for the last name Valenza. For the veterans among your Valenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valenza lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Valenza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Valenza in 1953 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valenza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valenza 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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