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Valkener Family History

Valkener 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: Falkner, Falkenberg, Walker, Faulkner, Callender, Gardener, Waldner

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Where is the Valkener family from?

You can see how Valkener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valkener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Valkener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Valkener families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Valkener's in USA. New York had the highest population of Valkener families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Valkener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valkener 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Valkener. 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 1 military records available for the last name Valkener. For the veterans among your Valkener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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