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Vali Family History

Vali Surname Meaning

From Turkish vali ‘governor’ Greek valis ‘prefect’ itself from Arabic walī ‘lord, protector, friend’; compare Wali.

From a tribal name found in the province of Khuzestan, Iran (adjacent to the border with Iraq).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vali family from?

You can see how Vali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vali family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vali families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vali family living in Alaska. This was about 20% of all the recorded Vali's in USA. Alaska and 4 other states had the highest population of Vali families in 1920.
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What did your Vali ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoemaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vali. 100% of Vali men worked as a Shoemaker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shoemaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Vali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vali 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Vali. 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 76 military records available for the last name Vali. For the veterans among your Vali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vali lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vali in 1963 was 29, and 81 in 2003.

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