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Villafana Family History

Villafana Surname Meaning

Spanish (Villafaña): altered form of Villafañe (see Villafane). This surname is most common in Mexico.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Villafana family from?

You can see how Villafana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villafana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Villafana families living in New York. This was about 7% of all the recorded Villafana's in USA. New York had the highest population of Villafana families in 1920.
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What did your Villafana ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Villafana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villafana 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Villafana. 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 277 military records available for the last name Villafana. For the veterans among your Villafana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villafana lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Villafana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Villafana in 1964 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Villafana 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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