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Valenton Family History

Valenton 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: Valentin, Valentine, Lenton, Valente, Valenti, Valent, Valenta

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Where is the Valenton family from?

You can see how Valenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valenton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Valenton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Valenton families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Valenton's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Valenton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valenton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Valenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valenton 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Valenton. 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 Valenton. For the veterans among your Valenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valenton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Valenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Valenton in 1961 was 46, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valenton 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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