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Valletta Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from a diminutive of Valle .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Falletta, Auletta, Vallette, Galletta, Saletta, Galletti, Accetta

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Where is the Valletta family from?

You can see how Valletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valletta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Valletta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Valletta families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Valletta's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Valletta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valletta 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 Valletta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valletta. 30% of Valletta men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Valletta women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valletta were Truck Driver and Feeder. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    60%
  • Feeder
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Valletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valletta 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Valletta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 664 military records available for the last name Valletta. For the veterans among your Valletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valletta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Valletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Valletta in 1963 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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