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Valha Family History

Valha 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: Valla, Vala, Vacha, Sala, Villa, Falla, Vila, Vara, Palla, Vajda

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Where is the Valha family from?

You can see how Valha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Valha families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Valha's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Valha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valha ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Valha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valha 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 Valha. 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 41 military records available for the last name Valha. For the veterans among your Valha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valha lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Valha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Valha in 1967 was 76, and 63 in 2002.

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