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Valker Family History

Valker 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: Walker, Valder, Volker, Halker, Alker, Baker, Marker, Palmer, Asker

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Where is the Valker family from?

You can see how Valker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Valker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Valker families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Valker's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Valker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valker 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 Valker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valker. 38% of Valker men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Valker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valker were Machinist and Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Hand
    5%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • House Work
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

What Valker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Valker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valker 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Valker. 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 476 military records available for the last name Valker. For the veterans among your Valker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Valker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Valker in 1968 was 71, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valker 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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