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Valantine Family History

Valantine Surname Meaning

see Valentine.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Valantine family from?

You can see how Valantine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valantine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Valantine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Valantine families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Valantine's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Valantine families in 1891.
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What did your Valantine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Valantine. 100% of Valantine men worked as an Insurance Agent and 87% of Valantine 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

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Valantine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valantine 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Valantine. 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 178 military records available for the last name Valantine. For the veterans among your Valantine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valantine lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Valantine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Valantine in 1967 was 64, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valantine 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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