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Valjavec Family History

Valjavec 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: Valasek, Walraven, Milavec, Malave, Valade, Valadez, Wallace, Valdes

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Where is the Valjavec family from?

You can see how Valjavec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valjavec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Valjavec family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Valjavec's in USA. New York had the highest population of Valjavec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valjavec 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 13 census records available for the last name Valjavec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valjavec 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Valjavec. 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 20 military records available for the last name Valjavec. For the veterans among your Valjavec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valjavec lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Valjavec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Valjavec in 1975 was 85, and 86 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valjavec 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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