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Valenc Family History

Valenc 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: Valen, Valent, Valencia, Vale, Palen, Vales, Dalen, Galen, Kalen

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Where is the Valenc family from?

You can see how Valenc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valenc family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Valenc families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Valenc family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Valenc's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Valenc families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valenc 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 176 census records available for the last name Valenc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valenc 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Valenc. 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 4 military records available for the last name Valenc. For the veterans among your Valenc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valenc lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Valenc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Valenc in 1988 was 33, and 50 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valenc 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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