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Valvis Family History

Valvis 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: Valois, Valis, Galvis, Vallis, Alvis, Vallin, Valdes, Salvi, Allis

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Where is the Valvis family from?

You can see how Valvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valvis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Valvis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Valvis families living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Valvis's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Valvis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valvis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Valvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valvis 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Valvis. 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 32 military records available for the last name Valvis. For the veterans among your Valvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valvis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Valvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Valvis in 1963 was 66, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valvis 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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