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Valya Family History

Valya 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: Valla, Vala, Sala, Villa, Falla, Vila, Vara, Palla, Vajda, Bala

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Where is the Valya family from?

You can see how Valya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Valya family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Valya's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Valya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valya 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 21 census records available for the last name Valya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valya 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Valya. 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 Valya. For the veterans among your Valya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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