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Valster Family History

Valster 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: Balster, Galster, Master, Alter, Easter, Malter, Halter, Salter

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Where is the Valster family from?

You can see how Valster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Valster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Valster families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Valster's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Valster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valster 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 Valster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valster. 100% of Valster men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Valster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Valster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valster 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Valster. 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 8 military records available for the last name Valster. For the veterans among your Valster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valster lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Valster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Valster in 1980 was 84, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valster 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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