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Valech Family History

Valech 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: Balch, Vlach, Kalich, Lech, Vale, Vales, Pelech, Saleh, Valen, Balich

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Where is the Valech family from?

You can see how Valech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valech family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Valech families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Valech's in USA. New York had the highest population of Valech families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valech surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Valech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Valech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valech 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Valech. 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 2 military records available for the last name Valech. For the veterans among your Valech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valech lifespan?

Average Valech life expectancy in 1975 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valech 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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