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Valinen Family History

Valinen 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: Valine, Makinen, Halonen, Maline, Valen, Salonen, Saline, Linen

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Where is the Valinen family from?

You can see how Valinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valinen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Valinen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Valinen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Valinen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Valinen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valinen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Valinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valinen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Valinen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Valinen. For the veterans among your Valinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valinen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valinen 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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