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Vallaley Family History

Vallaley 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: Vallely, Valley, Halley, Varley, Wallace, Galley, Mullaney, Kallay

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Where is the Vallaley family from?

You can see how Vallaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vallaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Vallaley families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Vallaley family living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vallaley's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Vallaley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Vallaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vallaley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vallaley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vallaley. For the veterans among your Vallaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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