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Valden Family History

Valden Name 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: Valdes, Alden, Valen, Walden, Vaden, Valder, Volden, Malden, Valdez

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Where is the Valden family from?

You can see how Valden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Valden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Valden families living in Connecticut. This was about 75% of all the recorded Valden's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Valden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valden. 47% of Valden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Valden women worked as a Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Farm Laborer
    27%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Valden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valden 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Valden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Valden lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Valden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Valden in 1973 was 84, and 91 in 1998.

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