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Valiant Family History

Valiant Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French vaillant ‘courageous reliable’.

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


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Where is the Valiant family from?

You can see how Valiant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valiant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Valiant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Valiant families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Valiant's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Valiant families in 1891.
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What did your Valiant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Valiant. 50% of Valiant men worked as a Bricklayer and 68% of Valiant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valiant were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Filing Clerk
    7%
  • Ladies Underwear Presser
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Valiant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valiant 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Valiant. 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 934 military records available for the last name Valiant. For the veterans among your Valiant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valiant lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Valiant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Valiant in 1957 was 34, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valiant 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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