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Valby Family History

Valby 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: Dalby, Walby, Darby, Paley, Varley, Saxby, Valko, Caley, Wilby, Maly

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Where is the Valby family from?

You can see how Valby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valby family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Valby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Valby family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Valby's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Valby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valby 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 160 census records available for the last name Valby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valby 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Valby. 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 19 military records available for the last name Valby. For the veterans among your Valby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valby lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Valby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Valby in 1973 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valby 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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