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Valyou Family History

Valyou 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: Valko, Vayo, Vallo, Ballou, Vanyo, Mayou, Galyon, Valvo, Vallot, You

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Where is the Valyou family from?

You can see how Valyou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valyou family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Valyou families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Valyou family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Valyou's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Valyou families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valyou 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 Valyou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valyou. 100% of Valyou men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Valyou women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Valyou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Valyou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valyou 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Valyou. 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 72 military records available for the last name Valyou. For the veterans among your Valyou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valyou lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Valyou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Valyou in 1966 was 85, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valyou

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valyou 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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