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Vallancourt Family History

Vallancourt 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: Vaillancourt, Valcourt, Betancourt, Villacorta, Van Court, Vallance

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Where is the Vallancourt family from?

You can see how Vallancourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vallancourt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vallancourt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 63 Vallancourt families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Vallancourt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vallancourt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vallancourt 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 Vallancourt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vallancourt. 43% of Vallancourt men worked as a Painter and 50% of Vallancourt women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vallancourt were Farmer and Drawing In.

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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

  • Painter
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Drawing In
    50%

What Vallancourt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vallancourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vallancourt 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Vallancourt. 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 168 military records available for the last name Vallancourt. For the veterans among your Vallancourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vallancourt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vallancourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vallancourt in 1964 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vallancourt 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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