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Vilette Family History

Vilette 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: Violette, Milette, Klette, Minette, Valente, Binette, Pinette

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Where is the Vilette family from?

You can see how Vilette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilette family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vilette family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vilette's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Vilette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilette 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 90 census records available for the last name Vilette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilette 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Vilette. 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 23 military records available for the last name Vilette. For the veterans among your Vilette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilette lifespan?

Average Vilette life expectancy in 2002 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilette 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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