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Valach Family History

Valach Surname Meaning

Slovak and Czech (Moravian): occupational name from valach ‘shepherd’ or ethnic name from Valach denoting a Wallachian, a member of a Carpathian shepherd people including an inhabitant of Moravian Wallachia (Moravské Valašsko), a region in Moravia.

The name Valach is of the same Old Slavic origin as Vlach.

Compare Wallach 2.

See also Greek Vlachos.

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


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Where is the Valach family from?

You can see how Valach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Valach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Valach families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Valach's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Valach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valach 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 Valach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valach. 20% of Valach men worked as a Miner and 50% of Valach women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valach were New Worker and Spinning.

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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

  • Miner
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Spinning
    25%

What Valach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Valach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valach 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Valach. 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 274 military records available for the last name Valach. For the veterans among your Valach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Valach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Valach in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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