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Navalta Family History

Navalta Surname Meaning

Spanish: probably a topographic name from Sierra de la Nava Alta, a mountain range in Aragon (see Nava).

This surname no longer exists in Spain; it is common in the Philippines.

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


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Where is the Navalta family from?

You can see how Navalta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Navalta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Navalta families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Navalta's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Navalta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Navalta 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 Navalta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Navalta. 60% of Navalta 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Cane Carrier Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Navalta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Navalta 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Navalta. 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 206 military records available for the last name Navalta. For the veterans among your Navalta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Navalta lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Navalta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Navalta in 1957 was 49, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Navalta ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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