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Vaal Family History

Vaal Surname Meaning

Dutch (also De Vaal): from Dutch vaal ‘sallow’ a nickname for someone with a pale complexion.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vaal family from?

You can see how Vaal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Vaal families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vaal's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Vaal families in 1891.
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What did your Vaal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vaal. 100% of Vaal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vaal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaal 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Vaal. 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 106 military records available for the last name Vaal. For the veterans among your Vaal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaal lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Vaal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vaal in 1952 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaal 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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