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Valaer Family History

Valaer 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, Palmer, Alger, Waller, Galler, Alter, Vilar, Malter, Halter

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Where is the Valaer family from?

You can see how Valaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valaer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Valaer family living in North Carolina. This was about 25% of all the recorded Valaer's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Valaer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valaer 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 Valaer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chemist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valaer. 100% of Valaer men worked as a Chemist.

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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

  • Chemist
    100%

What Valaer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Valaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valaer 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Valaer. 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 21 military records available for the last name Valaer. For the veterans among your Valaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valaer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Valaer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Valaer in 1967 was 72, and 58 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valaer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valaer 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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