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Valdor Family History

Valdor 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: Valder, Kaldor, Calder, Valdes, Alder, Valko, Halder, Walder, Baldon

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Where is the Valdor family from?

You can see how Valdor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valdor family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Valdor family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Valdor's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Valdor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valdor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Valdor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valdor 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Valdor. 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 13 military records available for the last name Valdor. For the veterans among your Valdor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valdor lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Valdor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Valdor in 1977 was 24, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valdor 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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