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Valaitis Family History

Valaitis Name 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: Masaitis, Politis, Galati, Valois, Valis, Valentin, Alanis, Valdivia

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Where is the Valaitis family from?

You can see how Valaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Valaitis families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Valaitis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Valaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valaitis 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 Valaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valaitis. 64% of Valaitis 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
    64%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Common Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Valaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valaitis 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Valaitis. 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 201 military records available for the last name Valaitis. For the veterans among your Valaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valaitis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Valaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Valaitis in 1958 was 61, and 84 in 2003.

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