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Valett Family History

Valett 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: Valent, Flett, Hazlett, Vale, Vales, Pallett, Lett, Valen, Valente

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Where is the Valett family from?

You can see how Valett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Valett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Valett families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Valett's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Valett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valett 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 Valett ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

What Valett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Valett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valett 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Valett. 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 63 military records available for the last name Valett. For the veterans among your Valett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Valett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Valett in 1965 was 95, and 54 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valett 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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