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Valyo Family History

Valyo 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: Valko, Vayo, Vallo, Vanyo, Valvo, Gallo, Vasco, Mallo, Malo, Alo

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Where is the Valyo family from?

You can see how Valyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valyo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Valyo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Valyo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Valyo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Valyo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valyo 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 Valyo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valyo. 28% of Valyo men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Valyo women worked as a Houseworker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valyo were Miner and Seamstress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Valyo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Valyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valyo 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Valyo. 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 126 military records available for the last name Valyo. For the veterans among your Valyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valyo lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Valyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Valyo in 1953 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valyo 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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