This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Valentien family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Valentien Family History

Valentien 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: Valentin, Valentine, Valente, Valenti, Valentino, Valentini, Valencia

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Valentien family from?

You can see how Valentien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valentien family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Valentien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Valentien family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Valentien's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Valentien families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valentien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Valentien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valentien. 100% of Valentien men worked as a Farm Operator and 100% of Valentien women worked as a House Work.

View Census Data for Valentien | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Valentien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Valentien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valentien census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Valentien

Passenger Lists

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Valentien. 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.

View all Valentien immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Valentien. For the veterans among your Valentien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Valentien military records

You've only scratched the surface of Valentien family history

Discover More

What is the average Valentien lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Valentien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Valentien in 1969 was 70, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valentien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valentien 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Valentien family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial