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Valade Family History

Valade Surname Meaning

French: Occitan variant of Vallée a topographic name for someone living in a valley (see Vallee) or a habitational name from (La) Valade the name of several places in the southwestern part of France.

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


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Where is the Valade family from?

You can see how Valade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valade family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Valade families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Valade families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Valade's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Valade families in 1891.
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What did your Valade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valade. 15% of Valade men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Valade women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valade were Painter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Valade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valade 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Valade. 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 622 military records available for the last name Valade. For the veterans among your Valade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valade lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Valade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Valade in 1956 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valade 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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