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Vals Family History

Vals 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: Vas, Vass, Vale, Vales, Valis, Vala, Valk, Valls, Pals, Vails

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Where is the Vals family from?

You can see how Vals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vals family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Vals families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vals family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vals's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vals families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Vals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vals 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Vals. 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 90 military records available for the last name Vals. For the veterans among your Vals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vals lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Vals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vals in 1968 was 43, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vals 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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