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Valwell Family History

Valwell 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: Falwell, Dalzell, Maxwell, Elwell, Bagwell, Harwell, Caldwell

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Where is the Valwell family from?

You can see how Valwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valwell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Valwell family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Valwell's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Valwell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valwell 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 19 census records available for the last name Valwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valwell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Valwell. 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 Valwell. For the veterans among your Valwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valwell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Valwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Valwell in 1967 was 73, and 63 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valwell 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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