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Valleau Name Meaning

French: derivative of French Vallé (see Valle ) or Vallée ‘valley’ (see Vallee ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Vallee, Vallet, Vallette, Valle, Vallier, Valley, Vallese, Valles

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Where is the Valleau family from?

You can see how Valleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valleau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Valleau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 57 Valleau families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Valleau's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Valleau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valleau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Valleau. 52% of Valleau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Valleau women worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Cultivateur
    8%
  • Farmers Son
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Valleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valleau 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Valleau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 638 military records available for the last name Valleau. For the veterans among your Valleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valleau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Valleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Valleau in 1956 was 54, and 56 in 2004.

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