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Valance Family History

Valance Surname Meaning

see Vallance.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Valance family from?

You can see how Valance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Valance families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Valance families living in Derbyshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Valance's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Valance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valance 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 Valance ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Valance. 100% of Valance men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Valance women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Valance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Valance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valance 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Valance. 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 210 military records available for the last name Valance. For the veterans among your Valance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valance lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Valance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Valance in 1962 was 86, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valance 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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