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Valpa Family History

Valpa 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: Valla, Vala, Papa, Sala, Villa, Falla, Apa, Vila, Vara, Palla

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Where is the Valpa family from?

You can see how Valpa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valpa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Valpa families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Valpa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Valpa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valpa 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 Valpa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Valpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valpa 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Valpa. 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 2 military records available for the last name Valpa. For the veterans among your Valpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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