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Valerie Family History

Valerie Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Valeri or French Valery.

French: from the personal name Valerie female equivalent of Valery derived from Latin Valeria.

The name borne by two minor early Christian saints.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Valerie family from?

You can see how Valerie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valerie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Valerie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Valerie families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Valerie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Valerie families in 1891.
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What did your Valerie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Valerie. 100% of Valerie women worked as an Incapacitated.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Valerie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valerie 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Valerie. 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 141 military records available for the last name Valerie. For the veterans among your Valerie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valerie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Valerie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Valerie in 1966 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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