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Valik Family History

Valik 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: Malik, Valis, Salik, Balik, Valk, Valin, Valek, Galik, Halik, Palik

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Where is the Valik family from?

You can see how Valik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Valik families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Valik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Valik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valik 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 Valik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valik. 58% of Valik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Valik women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    58%
  • Miner
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Valik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Valik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valik 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Valik. 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 Valik. For the veterans among your Valik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Valik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Valik in 1968 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valik 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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