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Valrey Family History

Valrey 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: Valley, Halley, Carey, Paley, Varley, Galley, Valdes, Caley, Calvey

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Where is the Valrey family from?

You can see how Valrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Valrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Valrey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Valrey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Valrey families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valrey 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 Valrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valrey. 100% of Valrey 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 104 census records available for the last name Valrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valrey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Valrey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Valrey. For the veterans among your Valrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valrey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Valrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Valrey in 1968 was 66, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valrey 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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