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Valum Family History

Valum 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: Palm, Allum, Baum, Alam, Lum, Ranum, Plum, Salm, Valko, Narum

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Where is the Valum family from?

You can see how Valum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Valum family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Valum's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Valum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valum 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 Valum ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Valum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valum 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Valum. 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 7 military records available for the last name Valum. For the veterans among your Valum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valum lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Valum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Valum in 1976 was 92, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valum 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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