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Valelly Family History

Valelly 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: Vanella, Valery, Vallely, Galella, Valley, Halley, Dalzell, Lilly

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Where is the Valelly family from?

You can see how Valelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Valelly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Valelly families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Valelly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Valelly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valelly 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 168 census records available for the last name Valelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valelly 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Valelly. 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 18 military records available for the last name Valelly. For the veterans among your Valelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valelly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1978, in the United States, Valelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Valelly in 1965 was 72, and 82 in 1978.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valelly 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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