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Vallance Family History

Vallance Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: of Norman origin a habitational name from Valence in Drôme France named with Latin valentia ‘strength capacity’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vallance family from?

You can see how Vallance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vallance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vallance families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 162 Vallance families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Vallance's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vallance families in 1891.
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What did your Vallance ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vallance. 11% of Vallance men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Vallance women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vallance were Farm Carter and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Hairdresser
    6%
  • Farm Carter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Vallance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vallance 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Vallance. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Vallance. For the veterans among your Vallance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vallance lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Vallance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Vallance in 1955 was 29, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vallance 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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