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Valient Family History

Valient 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, Valiente, Valen, Valente, Vallet, Vliet, Balint, Valenti

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Where is the Valient family from?

You can see how Valient families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valient family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Valient families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Valient families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Valient's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Valient families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valient surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valient ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Valient. 100% of Valient 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 735 census records available for the last name Valient. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valient 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Valient. 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 94 military records available for the last name Valient. For the veterans among your Valient ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valient lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Valient life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Valient in 1965 was 72, and 80 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valient 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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