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Valin Family History

Valin Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Valier, a vernacular form of Valère, French form of Latin Valerius (see Valerio). Alternatively, perhaps from a pet form of a personal name derived from the ancient Germanic name Walho, based on the element walh ‘stranger’.

Galician (Valín): habitational name from any of the places called Valín in Galicia (Spain).

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


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You can see how Valin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Valin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Valin family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Valin's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Valin families in 1891.
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What did your Valin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Valin. 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 729 military records available for the last name Valin. For the veterans among your Valin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valin lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Valin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Valin in 1946 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

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