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Vilander Family History

Vilander 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: Lander, Bolander, Melander, Helander, Kolander, Glander, Nylander

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Where is the Vilander family from?

You can see how Vilander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vilander families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vilander family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilander's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Vilander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vilander ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Vilander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Vilander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilander 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Vilander. 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 71 military records available for the last name Vilander. For the veterans among your Vilander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilander lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Vilander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vilander in 1952 was 28, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilander 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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