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Vaaler Family History

Vaaler Surname 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: Waller, Galler, Varley, Kapler, Gabler, Tasler, Adler, Kamler, Nadler

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Where is the Vaaler family from?

You can see how Vaaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaaler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaaler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vaaler family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaaler's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Vaaler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaaler 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 Vaaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clergyman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vaaler. 50% of Vaaler men worked as a Clergyman.

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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

  • Clergyman
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Vaaler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Vaaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaaler 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Vaaler. 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 110 military records available for the last name Vaaler. For the veterans among your Vaaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaaler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vaaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vaaler in 1966 was 68, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vaaler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaaler 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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