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Valmas Family History

Valmas 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: Almas, Vallas, Pallas, Kalman, Vadas, Vilas, Valdes, Damas, Dallas

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Where is the Valmas family from?

You can see how Valmas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valmas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Valmas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Valmas families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Valmas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Valmas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valmas 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 Valmas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Valmas. 100% of Valmas 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 350 census records available for the last name Valmas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valmas 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 Valmas. 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 53 military records available for the last name Valmas. For the veterans among your Valmas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valmas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Valmas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Valmas in 1964 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valmas 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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