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Valen Family History

Valen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads notably along the coast from Hordaland and northward from Old Norse vathill ‘ford’ denoting shallow water for example in a bay or strait.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Valen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Valen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Valen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 72% of all the recorded Valen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Valen families in 1911.
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What did your Valen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Valen. 100% of Valen men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Valen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Valen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Valen. For the veterans among your Valen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Valen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Valen in 1954 was 34, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valen 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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