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Valesh Family History

Valesh 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: Vales, Sales, Valdes, Ganesh, Valles, Vale, Valis, Cales, Ales

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Where is the Valesh family from?

You can see how Valesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valesh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Valesh families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Valesh's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Valesh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valesh 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 Valesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mail Carrier and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valesh. 100% of Valesh men worked as a Mail Carrier and 100% of Valesh women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mail Carrier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Valesh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Valesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valesh 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Valesh. 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 23 military records available for the last name Valesh. For the veterans among your Valesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valesh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Valesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Valesh in 1969 was 77, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valesh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valesh 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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