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Valyear Family History

Valyear 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: Alyea, Valder, Valleau, Alvear, Galyean, Salyer, Balyeat, Sayer

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Where is the Valyear family from?

You can see how Valyear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valyear family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Valyear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Valyear families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Valyear's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Valyear families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Valyear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valyear 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Valyear. 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 41 military records available for the last name Valyear. For the veterans among your Valyear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valyear lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Valyear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Valyear in 1965 was 82, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valyear 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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