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Valler Family History

Valler Surname Meaning

English (southern): topographic name denoting a dweller in a valley from an agent derivative of Middle English vale ‘valley’ (Old French val).

German: variant of Faller.

This surname is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Valler family from?

You can see how Valler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Valler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Valler families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Valler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Valler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valler 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 Valler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Valler. 30% of Valler men worked as a Carpenter and 80% of Valler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valler were Railway Clerk and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Bricklayer
    30%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Railway Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Valler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Valler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Valler. 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 751 military records available for the last name Valler. For the veterans among your Valler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Valler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Valler in 1956 was 38, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valler 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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