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Valchine Family History

Valchine 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: Valine, Valentine, Vallin, Van Tine, Maline, Catching, Fasching

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Where is the Valchine family from?

You can see how Valchine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valchine family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Valchine families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Valchine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Valchine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valchine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valchine ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Valchine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valchine 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Valchine. 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 8 military records available for the last name Valchine. For the veterans among your Valchine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valchine lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Valchine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Valchine in 1966 was 50, and 79 in 2003.

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