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Vallantyne Family History

Vallantyne 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: Ballantyne, Ballantine, Valentine, Vallance, Ballentine, Pallante

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Where is the Vallantyne family from?

You can see how Vallantyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vallantyne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vallantyne families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Vallantyne families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vallantyne's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vallantyne families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Vallantyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vallantyne 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Vallantyne. 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 military records available for the last name Vallantyne. For the veterans among your Vallantyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vallantyne lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Vallantyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vallantyne in 1978 was 61, and 66 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vallantyne 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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