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Valliant Name Meaning

English: variant of Valiant .

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


Similar surnames: Gallant, Tallant, Vaillant, Gallin, Mallatt, Wallman, Allan, Calland

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Where is the Valliant family from?

You can see how Valliant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valliant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Valliant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Valliant families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Valliant's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Valliant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valliant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valliant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valliant. 25% of Valliant men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Valliant women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valliant were Rancher and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Rancher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Valliant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valliant 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Valliant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 567 military records available for the last name Valliant. For the veterans among your Valliant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valliant lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Valliant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Valliant in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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