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Valain Family History

Valain 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: Vallin, Valin, Saladin, Albin, Malin, Balan, Blain, Ballin, Malmin

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Where is the Valain family from?

You can see how Valain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Valain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Valain families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Valain's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Valain families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Valain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valain 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Valain. 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 2 military records available for the last name Valain. For the veterans among your Valain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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