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Vallish Family History

Vallish 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: Vallis, Vallin, Allis, Valles, Valois, Valli, Fallis, Valis, Rallis

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Where is the Vallish family from?

You can see how Vallish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vallish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vallish family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vallish's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Vallish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vallish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vallish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vallish. 100% of Vallish men worked as a Miner and 100% of Vallish women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Vallish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vallish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vallish. 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 67 military records available for the last name Vallish. For the veterans among your Vallish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vallish lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Vallish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vallish in 1965 was 83, and 55 in 2001.

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