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Vallentyne Family History

Vallentyne Name 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: Valentine, Ballentine, Wallentine, Ballantyne, Gallentine, Valentin

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Where is the Vallentyne family from?

You can see how Vallentyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vallentyne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vallentyne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Vallentyne families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Vallentyne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vallentyne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vallentyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vallentyne ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vallentyne ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Vallentyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vallentyne 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Vallentyne. 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 93 military records available for the last name Vallentyne. For the veterans among your Vallentyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vallentyne lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Vallentyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vallentyne in 1970 was 80, and 95 in 2003.

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