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Vallien Family History

Vallien 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: Vallin, Vallier, Vallie, Gallien, Allen, Ballin, Valles, Callier

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Where is the Vallien family from?

You can see how Vallien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vallien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vallien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Vallien families living in Louisiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Vallien's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Vallien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vallien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vallien ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vallien. 34% of Vallien men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Fil D Cult
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
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What Vallien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Vallien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vallien 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Vallien. 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 28 military records available for the last name Vallien. For the veterans among your Vallien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vallien lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Vallien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Vallien in 1964 was 86, and 86 in 2000.

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