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Valsa Family History

Valsa 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, Vasa, Halse, Sala, Basa, Villa, Falla, Vila, Vara

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Where is the Valsa family from?

You can see how Valsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valsa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Valsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Valsa families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Valsa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Valsa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valsa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valsa ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Valsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valsa 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Valsa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Valsa. For the veterans among your Valsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valsa lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Valsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Valsa in 1978 was 36, and 85 in 2001.

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