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Ovalles Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Venezuela and the Dominican Republic): altered form of Galician Ovalle .

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


Similar surnames: Valles, Vallez, Balles, Zevallos, Walles, Alles, Calles, Malles

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Where is the Ovalles family from?

You can see how Ovalles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovalles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ovalles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ovalles families living in Texas. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ovalles's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ovalles families in 1920.
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What did your Ovalles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ovalles. 100% of Ovalles men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Ovalles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovalles 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Ovalles. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Ovalles. For the veterans among your Ovalles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovalles lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Ovalles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ovalles in 1971 was 65, and 60 in 2004.

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