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Valvano Family History

Valvano Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Valva in Salerno province or a variant of Balvano from Balvano in Potenza province.

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


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Where is the Valvano family from?

You can see how Valvano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valvano family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Valvano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Valvano families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Valvano's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Valvano families in 1891.
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What did your Valvano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valvano. 44% of Valvano men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Valvano women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valvano were Truck Driver 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
    44%
  • Jack Vender
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    32%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    13%
  • Dressmaker
    13%

What Valvano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Valvano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valvano 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Valvano. 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 370 military records available for the last name Valvano. For the veterans among your Valvano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valvano lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Valvano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Valvano in 1953 was 26, and 69 in 2004.

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