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Valkas Family History

Valkas 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: Vallas, Pallas, Vadas, Vilas, Valdes, Valko, Dallas, Salas, Malkus

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Where is the Valkas family from?

You can see how Valkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valkas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Valkas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Valkas families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Valkas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Valkas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Valkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valkas 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Valkas. 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 22 military records available for the last name Valkas. For the veterans among your Valkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valkas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Valkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Valkas in 1975 was 49, and 81 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valkas 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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