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Valder Family History

Valder Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Walder a topographic name for someone who lived in a forest or wood. English: Kentish variant of Faulder.

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


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Where is the Valder family from?

You can see how Valder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Valder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Valder families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Valder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Valder families in 1891.
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What did your Valder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Valder. 84% of Valder 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Private Means
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Valder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valder 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Valder. 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 419 military records available for the last name Valder. For the veterans among your Valder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valder lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Valder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Valder in 1944 was 29, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valder 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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