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Valano Family History

Valano 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: Varano, Galano, Valvano, Balan, Solano, Takano, Valko, Nagano, Galant

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Where is the Valano family from?

You can see how Valano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Valano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Valano families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Valano's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Valano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valano ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Valano ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Valano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valano 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Valano. 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 8 military records available for the last name Valano. For the veterans among your Valano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valano lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Valano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Valano in 1979 was 29, and 92 in 1993.

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