Valleau Family History

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Valleau Name Meaning

French: of uncertain origin; perhaps from Vallard, a derivative of Val, a topographic name for someone who lived in a valley, from Old French val.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Vallee, Vallet, Vallette, Valle, Vallier, Valley, Vallese, Valles

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Valleau Family Origin

Where is the Valleau family from?

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You can see how Valleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valleau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Valleau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 57 Valleau families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Valleau's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Valleau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valleau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Valleau Family Occupations

What did your Valleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Valleau. 25% of Valleau men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Valleau women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valleau were Cultivateur and Saleslady

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Journalier
    6%
  • Agent
    4%
  • Cultivateur
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Dressmaker
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Valleau Historical Records

What Valleau family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Valleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valleau 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Valleau. 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 Card

There are 638 military records available for the last name Valleau. For the veterans among your Valleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Valleau Life Expectancy

What is the average Valleau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Valleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Valleau in 1956 was 54, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valleau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valleau 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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