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Valien Family History

Valien 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: Valen, Valin, Allen, Malin, Vallin, Marien, Valdes, Lien, Palin

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Where is the Valien family from?

You can see how Valien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Valien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Valien families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Valien's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Valien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valien ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Valien ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Valien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valien 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Valien. 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 47 military records available for the last name Valien. For the veterans among your Valien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valien lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Valien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Valien in 1966 was 80, and 86 in 2002.

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