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Valantyne Family History

Valantyne 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: Valentine, Ballantyne, Valentin, Valente, Volante, Galante, Lalanne

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Where is the Valantyne family from?

You can see how Valantyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valantyne family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Valantyne families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Valantyne families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Valantyne's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Valantyne families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Valantyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valantyne 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Valantyne. 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 6 military records available for the last name Valantyne. For the veterans among your Valantyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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