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Vidala Family History

Vidala Surname 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: Vidal, Vadala, Villa, Vila, Vitale, Vinal, Fiala, Vidales, Vida, Vial

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Where is the Vidala family from?

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

There are 40 census records available for the last name Vidala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vidala 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vidala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Vidala. For the veterans among your Vidala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vidala lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Vidala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vidala in 1978 was 89, and 101 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vidala ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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