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Valand Family History

Valand Surname Meaning

Hindu unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Valand family from?

You can see how Valand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valand family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Valand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Valand families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Valand's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Valand families in 1880.
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What did your Valand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Floor Layer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valand. 100% of Valand men worked as a Floor Layer and 100% of Valand women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Floor Layer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Valand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Valand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valand 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Valand. 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 27 military records available for the last name Valand. For the veterans among your Valand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valand lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Valand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Valand in 1966 was 67, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valand 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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