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Valace Family History

Valace 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: Palace, Valade, Place, Wallace, Vlach, Vale, Calame, Valasek, Valle

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Where is the Valace family from?

You can see how Valace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valace family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Valace families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Valace family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Valace's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Valace families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Valace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valace 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Valace. 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 9 military records available for the last name Valace. For the veterans among your Valace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valace lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Valace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Valace in 1988 was 84, and 56 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valace 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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