Valken Family History

Valken 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: Valen, Allen, Vallin, Valdes, Valko, Walker, Vangen, Valles, Alden, Vale

616	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
51	Military Records
83	Immigration Records
204	Census and Voter Lists
199	Member Trees

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Where is the Valken family from?

You can see how Valken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valken family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Valken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Valken family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Valken's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Valken families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valken 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 Valken family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 204 census records available for the last name Valken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valken census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 83 immigration records available for the last name Valken. 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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Military Records

There are 51 military records available for the last name Valken. For the veterans among your Valken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valken lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Valken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Valken in 1973 was 69, and 40 in 2003.

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Valken Surname Meaning

Where is the Valken family from?

What Valken family records will you find?

What is the average Valken lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Valken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Valken in 1973 was 69, and 40 in 2003.

Valken Family History

Valken Surname Meaning

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Where is the Valken family from?

What Valken family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Valken lifespan?

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Valken Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Valken

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Where is the Valken family from?

What Valken family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Valken family history

What is the average Valken lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Valken family tree

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