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Valler Family History

Valler Surname Meaning

English (southern): topographic name denoting a dweller in a valley from an agent derivative of Middle English vale ‘valley’ (Old French val).

German: variant of Faller.

This surname is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Valler family from?

You can see how Valler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Valler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 78 Valler families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Valler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Valler families in 1911.
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What did your Valler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Valler. 55% of Valler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Valler women worked as a Commis.

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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
    55%
  • Journalier
    28%
  • Cultivateur
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%

What Valler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Valler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valler 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 Valler. 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 751 military records available for the last name Valler. For the veterans among your Valler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Valler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Valler in 1956 was 38, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valler 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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