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Vallez Family History

Vallez Surname Meaning

Spanish (also Vállez): altered form of Spanish Valles or Catalan Vallès influenced by the Spanish patronymic suffix -ez.

French (Nord): regional variant of Vallet.

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


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Where is the Vallez family from?

You can see how Vallez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vallez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vallez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Vallez families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vallez's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vallez families in 1911.
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What did your Vallez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vallez. 73% of Vallez men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vallez women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    73%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vallez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vallez 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Vallez. 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 193 military records available for the last name Vallez. For the veterans among your Vallez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vallez lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vallez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Vallez in 1964 was 93, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vallez 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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