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Valpe Family History

Valpe 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: Vale, Valle, Volpe, Dalpe, Gale, Hale, Halse, Sale, Dale, Happe

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Where is the Valpe family from?

You can see how Valpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valpe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Valpe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Valpe families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Valpe's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Valpe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valpe 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 Valpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valpe. 27% of Valpe men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Valpe women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valpe were Tailor and Dressmaker.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Tailor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Tailor
    18%
  • Dressmaker
    12%

What Valpe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Valpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valpe 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Valpe. 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 28 military records available for the last name Valpe. For the veterans among your Valpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valpe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1979, in the United States, Valpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Valpe in 1973 was 73, and 68 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valpe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valpe 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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