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Valerian Family History

Valerian 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: Valeriano, Valerio, Varian, Valera, Valeri, Valerius, Adrian, Verran

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Where is the Valerian family from?

You can see how Valerian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valerian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Valerian families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Valerian families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Valerian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Valerian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valerian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Valerian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valerian. 50% of Valerian 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Valerian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Valerian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valerian 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Valerian. 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 Valerian. For the veterans among your Valerian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valerian lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Valerian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Valerian in 1971 was 66, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valerian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valerian 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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