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Valjas Family History

Valjas 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: Vallas, Pallas, Vadas, Vilas, Valdes, Dallas, Salas, Valles, Valois

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Where is the Valjas family from?

You can see how Valjas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valjas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Valjas family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Valjas's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Valjas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Valjas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valjas 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Valjas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Valjas. For the veterans among your Valjas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valjas lifespan?

Average Valjas life expectancy in 1974 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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