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Vailancourt Family History

Vailancourt 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: Vaillancourt, Valcourt, Betancourt, Van Court, Lincourt, Rancourt

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Where is the Vailancourt family from?

You can see how Vailancourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vailancourt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vailancourt families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Vailancourt families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vailancourt's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Vailancourt families in 1920.
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What did your Vailancourt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vailancourt. 100% of Vailancourt men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Vailancourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vailancourt 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Vailancourt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Vailancourt. For the veterans among your Vailancourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vailancourt lifespan?

Average Vailancourt life expectancy in 1981 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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