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Vailant Family History

Vailant 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: Vaillant, Tallant, Galant, Gallant, Varland, Valent, Virant, Salant

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Where is the Vailant family from?

You can see how Vailant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vailant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vailant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Vailant families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Vailant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vailant families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Vailant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vailant 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Vailant. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vailant. For the veterans among your Vailant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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