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Vallrath Family History

Vallrath 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: Vollrath, Walrath, Kamrath, Galbraith, Valla, Wallach, Barath, Vallet

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Where is the Vallrath family from?

You can see how Vallrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vallrath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vallrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vallrath families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vallrath's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vallrath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vallrath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vallrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vallrath. 100% of Vallrath men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Vallrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vallrath 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Vallrath. 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 15 military records available for the last name Vallrath. For the veterans among your Vallrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vallrath lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Vallrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vallrath in 1971 was 83, and 92 in 1978.

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