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Valnes Family History

Valnes 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: Valdes, Valles, Vales, Vanes, Varnes, Barnes, Sales, Raines, Haynes

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Where is the Valnes family from?

You can see how Valnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valnes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Valnes families living in South Dakota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Valnes's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Valnes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valnes 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 Valnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valnes. 100% of Valnes men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Valnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valnes 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Valnes. 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 27 military records available for the last name Valnes. For the veterans among your Valnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valnes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Valnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Valnes in 1968 was 80, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valnes 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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