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Valence Family History

Valence Surname Meaning

see Vallance.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Valence family from?

You can see how Valence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Valence families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Valence families living in Northumberland. This was about 24% of all the recorded Valence's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Valence families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valence surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Valence ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Valence. 100% of Valence women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Valence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valence 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Valence. 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 338 military records available for the last name Valence. For the veterans among your Valence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valence lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Valence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Valence in 1964 was 82, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valence 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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