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Valterza Family History

Valterza 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: Valenza, Valera, Laterza, Valtierra, Alter, Malter, Halter, Salter

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Where is the Valterza family from?

You can see how Valterza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valterza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Valterza families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Valterza's in USA. California had the highest population of Valterza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valterza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valterza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valterza. 67% of Valterza 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Valterza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valterza 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Valterza. 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 10 military records available for the last name Valterza. For the veterans among your Valterza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valterza lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Valterza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Valterza in 1965 was 80, and 85 in 2002.

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