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Valfy Family History

Valfy 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: Paley, Varley, Valko, Caley, Dalby, Maly, Vale, Valli, Baldy, Vales

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Where is the Valfy family from?

You can see how Valfy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valfy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Valfy family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Valfy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Valfy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valfy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Valfy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valfy 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Valfy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Valfy. For the veterans among your Valfy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valfy lifespan?

Average Valfy life expectancy in 1985 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valfy 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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