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Valai Family History

Valai 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: Valli, Vala, Sala, Alam, Vadas, Vilar, Vila, Vallin, Vara, Vilas

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Where is the Valai family from?

You can see how Valai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valai family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Valai family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Valai's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Valai families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Valai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valai 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Valai. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Valai. For the veterans among your Valai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valai lifespan?

Average Valai life expectancy in 2002 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valai 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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