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Valree Family History

Valree 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: Vallee, Valdes, Valles, Lagree, Vale, Vales, Valle, Acree, Valen

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Where is the Valree family from?

You can see how Valree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valree family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Valree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Valree families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Valree's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Valree families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valree 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 Valree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valree. 43% of Valree 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    43%
  • Servant
    29%
  • Laundress
    29%

What Valree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Valree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valree 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Valree. 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 22 military records available for the last name Valree. For the veterans among your Valree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valree lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Valree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Valree in 1956 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valree

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valree 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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