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Valee Family History

Valee 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: Vale, Vales, Valle, Valen, Valek, Vallee, Gale, Hale, Lee, Halse

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Where is the Valee family from?

You can see how Valee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Valee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Valee family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Valee's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Valee families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Valee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valee 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Valee. 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 49 military records available for the last name Valee. For the veterans among your Valee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valee lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Valee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Valee in 1980 was 71, and 44 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valee 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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