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Valak Family History

Valak 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: Malak, Salak, Vala, Valk, Valek, Sala, Barak, Malik, Alam, Vadas

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Where is the Valak family from?

You can see how Valak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Valak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Valak families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Valak's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Valak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valak 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 124 census records available for the last name Valak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valak 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Valak. 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 18 military records available for the last name Valak. For the veterans among your Valak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valak lifespan?

Average Valak life expectancy in 1979 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valak 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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