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Valette Family History

Valette Surname Meaning

French: topographic name for someone who lived in a valley from a diminutive of Old French valee ‘valley’ or a habitational name from (La) Valette the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Valette family from?

You can see how Valette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Valette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Valette families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Valette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Valette families in 1891.
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What did your Valette ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Valette. 100% of Valette 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 Valette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valette 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 901 immigration records available for the last name Valette. 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 861 military records available for the last name Valette. For the veterans among your Valette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valette lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Valette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Valette in 1959 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valette 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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