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Valon Family History

Valon 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: Varon, Malon, Balon, Valen, Valin, Alon, Salon, Valone, Baron, Alton

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Where is the Valon family from?

You can see how Valon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Valon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Valon families living in Kent. This was about 71% of all the recorded Valon's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Valon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valon 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 Valon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Valon. 100% of Valon 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 660 census records available for the last name Valon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valon 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Valon. 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 68 military records available for the last name Valon. For the veterans among your Valon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valon lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Valon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Valon in 1985 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valon 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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