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Valdey Family History

Valdey 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: Valdes, Valder, Valley, Valdez, Halley, Paley, Varley, Galley, Calder

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Where is the Valdey family from?

You can see how Valdey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valdey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Valdey family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Valdey's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Valdey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valdey 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 Valdey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valdey. 47% of Valdey men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Valdey women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valdey were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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
    47%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Valdey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Valdey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valdey 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Valdey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Valdey. For the veterans among your Valdey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valdey lifespan?

Average Valdey life expectancy in 1977 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valdey 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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