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Valenty Family History

Valenty 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: Valente, Valenti, Valent, Valenta, Valentin, Valen, Valery, Valenza

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Where is the Valenty family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valenty. 37% of Valenty men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Valenty women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Waiter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Valenty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Valenty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valenty 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Valenty. 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 145 military records available for the last name Valenty. For the veterans among your Valenty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valenty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Valenty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Valenty in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valenty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valenty 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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