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Valkay Family History

Valkay 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: Valko, Kallay, Kalka, Galway, Valla, Alday, Valery, Malay, Galka

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Where is the Valkay family from?

You can see how Valkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valkay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Valkay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Valkay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Valkay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valkay 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 23 census records available for the last name Valkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valkay 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Valkay. 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 Valkay. For the veterans among your Valkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valkay lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Valkay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Valkay in 1987 was 84, and 89 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valkay 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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