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Valents Family History

Valents 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: Valente, Valenti, Valent, Valenta, Vales, Valentin, Valen, Valenza

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You can see how Valents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valents family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Valents families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Valents's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Valents families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Valents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valents 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Valents. 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 10 military records available for the last name Valents. For the veterans among your Valents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valents lifespan?

Average Valents life expectancy in 1982 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valents 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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