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Valenstein Family History

Valenstein 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: Falkenstein, Gallenstein, Valentin, Wallenstein, Hauenstein

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Where is the Valenstein family from?

You can see how Valenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Valenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Valenstein families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Valenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Valenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valenstein. 63% of Valenstein men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Valenstein women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Clerk
    63%
  • Salesman
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Valenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valenstein 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Valenstein. 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 66 military records available for the last name Valenstein. For the veterans among your Valenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valenstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Valenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Valenstein in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

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