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Valenzano Family History

Valenzano Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from a place so called in Bari province which takes its name from the Latin personal name Valentius.

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


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Where is the Valenzano family from?

You can see how Valenzano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valenzano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Valenzano families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Valenzano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Valenzano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valenzano 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 Valenzano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valenzano. 37% of Valenzano men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Valenzano women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valenzano were Dealer and Operator.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Dealer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Valenzano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Valenzano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valenzano 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Valenzano. 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 357 military records available for the last name Valenzano. For the veterans among your Valenzano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valenzano lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Valenzano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Valenzano in 1943 was 21, and 88 in 2004.

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