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Valdine Family History

Valdine 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: Valine, Vandine, Vallin, Maline, Waldie, Vallie, Haldane, Saline

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Where is the Valdine family from?

You can see how Valdine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valdine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Valdine families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Valdine families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Valdine's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Valdine families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valdine 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 Valdine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valdine. 100% of Valdine men worked as a Bricklayer.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

What Valdine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Valdine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valdine 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Valdine. 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 3 military records available for the last name Valdine. For the veterans among your Valdine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valdine lifespan?

Average Valdine life expectancy in 2000 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valdine 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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