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Vallay Family History

Vallay 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: Kallay, Valla, Pallay, Valley, Vallas, Ballay, Pallas, Halley, Villa

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Where is the Vallay family from?

You can see how Vallay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vallay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vallay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Vallay family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vallay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vallay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vallay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Vallay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vallay 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Vallay. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vallay. For the veterans among your Vallay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vallay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Vallay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vallay in 1966 was 64, and 78 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vallay 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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