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Vallantine Family History

Vallantine 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: Ballantine, Valentine, Ballentine, Wallentine, Ballantyne, Gallentine

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Where is the Vallantine family from?

You can see how Vallantine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vallantine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vallantine families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Vallantine families living in Cardiganshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vallantine's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire had the highest population of Vallantine families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Vallantine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vallantine 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Vallantine. 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 24 military records available for the last name Vallantine. For the veterans among your Vallantine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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