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Valcourt Family History

Valcourt Surname Meaning

French and Haitian: topographic name for someone who lived in a small valley from French val court literally ‘short valley’; or perhaps a habitational name from any of several places called Valcourt in the northern part of France e.g. in Haute-Marne.

This surname which is very rare in France (it is found mainly in Allier) is most common in Haiti.

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


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Where is the Valcourt family from?

You can see how Valcourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valcourt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Valcourt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 4 Valcourt families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Valcourt's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Valcourt families in 1841.
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What did your Valcourt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valcourt. 31% of Valcourt men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Valcourt women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valcourt were Foreman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Valcourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valcourt 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Valcourt. 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 583 military records available for the last name Valcourt. For the veterans among your Valcourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valcourt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Valcourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Valcourt in 1951 was 21, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valcourt 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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