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Valrie Family History

Valrie 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: Vallie, Marie, Vallin, Valerio, Vale, Valois, Valli, Valle, Valis

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Where is the Valrie family from?

You can see how Valrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valrie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Valrie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Valrie families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Valrie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Valrie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Valrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valrie. 34% of Valrie men worked as a Porter and 100% of Valrie women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Porter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Valrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Valrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valrie 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Valrie. 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 42 military records available for the last name Valrie. For the veterans among your Valrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valrie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Valrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Valrie in 1963 was 55, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valrie 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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