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De Valk Name Meaning

Dutch: from Middle Dutch valke ‘falcon’ + the definite article de, hence a metonymic occupational name for a falconer, a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird, or a habitational name for someone who lived at a house or tavern distinguished by the sign of a falcon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: De Haas, De Turk, De Wolf, De Pauw, De Raad, De Waal, De Valle

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Where is the De Valk family from?

You can see how De Valk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Valk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 De Valk families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded De Valk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of De Valk families in 1920.
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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name De Valk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De Valk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name De Valk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name De Valk. For the veterans among your De Valk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average De Valk lifespan?

Average De Valk life expectancy in 1999 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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