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Valvoda Family History

Valvoda 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: Kalivoda, Valvo, Vajda, Valko, Valois, Jagoda, Salvia, Paavola, Valla

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Where is the Valvoda family from?

You can see how Valvoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valvoda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Valvoda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Valvoda families living in Illinois. This was about 68% of all the recorded Valvoda's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Valvoda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valvoda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valvoda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valvoda. 47% of Valvoda men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Valvoda women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valvoda were Carpenter and New Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Pharmacist
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Valvoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valvoda 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Valvoda. 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 99 military records available for the last name Valvoda. For the veterans among your Valvoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valvoda lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Valvoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Valvoda in 1948 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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