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Valladay Family History

Valladay 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: Halladay, Salladay, Allday, Halliday, Holladay, Callaway, Hallaway

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Where is the Valladay family from?

You can see how Valladay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valladay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Valladay families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Valladay families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Valladay's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Valladay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valladay 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 27 census records available for the last name Valladay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valladay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Valladay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Valladay. For the veterans among your Valladay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valladay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Valladay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Valladay in 1965 was 63, and 78 in 2000.

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