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Valleau Family History

Valleau Surname Meaning

French: derivative of French Vallé (see Valle) or Vallée ‘valley’ (see Vallee).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Valleau family from?

You can see how Valleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valleau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Valleau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Valleau family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Valleau's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Valleau families in 1871.
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What did your Valleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valleau. 32% of Valleau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Valleau women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Valleau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Valleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valleau 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Valleau. 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 638 military records available for the last name Valleau. For the veterans among your Valleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valleau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Valleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Valleau in 1956 was 54, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valleau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valleau 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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