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Valely Family History

Valely 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: Valery, Vallely, Paley, Varley, Caley, Varela, Vale, Valli, Vales

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Where is the Valely family from?

You can see how Valely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valely family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Valely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Valely families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Valely's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Valely families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valely 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 55 census records available for the last name Valely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valely 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Valely. 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 Valely. For the veterans among your Valely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valely lifespan?

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