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Valyan Family History

Valyan 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: Galyan, Kalman, Vallin, Balan, Galvan, Callan, Salman, Payan, Kalan

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Where is the Valyan family from?

You can see how Valyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valyan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Valyan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Valyan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Valyan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valyan 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 Valyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valyan. 100% of Valyan 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%

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Valyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valyan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Valyan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Valyan. For the veterans among your Valyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valyan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Valyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Valyan in 1975 was 84, and 61 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valyan 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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