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Valton Family History

Valton 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: Alton, Halton, Dalton, Calton, Walton, Talton, Salton, Galton, Hilton

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Where is the Valton family from?

You can see how Valton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Valton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Valton families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Valton's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Valton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valton 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 Valton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Valton. 100% of Valton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Valton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valton 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Valton. 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 60 military records available for the last name Valton. For the veterans among your Valton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Valton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Valton in 1971 was 70, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valton 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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