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Valot Family History

Valot 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: Vallot, Varon, Malon, Valko, Malo, Alo, Balon, Vale, Valois, Talbot

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Where is the Valot family from?

You can see how Valot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Valot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Valot families living in Wiltshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Valot's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Valot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valot. 67% of Valot men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Valot women worked as a Cook.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Valot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valot 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Valot. 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 130 military records available for the last name Valot. For the veterans among your Valot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valot lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Valot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Valot in 1962 was 74, and 52 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valot 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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