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Valyeau Family History

Valyeau 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: Valleau, Alyea, Galyean, Balyeat, Valdes, Valles, Rambeau, Vale

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Where is the Valyeau family from?

You can see how Valyeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valyeau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Valyeau families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Valyeau's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Valyeau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valyeau 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 9 census records available for the last name Valyeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valyeau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Valyeau. 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 19 military records available for the last name Valyeau. For the veterans among your Valyeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valyeau lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Valyeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Valyeau in 1971 was 75, and 66 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valyeau 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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