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Vallant Family History

Vallant 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: Tallant, Gallant, Vaillant, Valliant, Vallin, Calland, Callan, Galant

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Where is the Vallant family from?

You can see how Vallant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vallant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vallant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Vallant families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vallant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vallant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vallant 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 Vallant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vallant. 100% of Vallant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vallant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Vallant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vallant 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vallant. 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 103 military records available for the last name Vallant. For the veterans among your Vallant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vallant lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Vallant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vallant in 1972 was 59, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vallant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vallant 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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