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Valks Family History

Valks 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: Valko, Vales, Valis, Valk, Valls, Sales, Vadas, Banks, Vilas, Vas

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Where is the Valks family from?

You can see how Valks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Valks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Valks families living in Durham. This was about 96% of all the recorded Valks's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Valks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Valks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Valks. 100% of Valks 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 712 census records available for the last name Valks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valks 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Valks. 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 55 military records available for the last name Valks. For the veterans among your Valks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valks lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Valks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Valks in 1993 was 42, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valks 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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