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Villafranca Family History

Villafranca Surname Meaning

Spanish and Italian: habitational name from any of numerous places called Villafranca from villa ‘(outlying) farmstead (dependent) settlement’ (see Villa) + franca ‘free’ (see Frank).

The settlements were so named because they were exempt from certain feudal taxes or obligations normally as a reward for some special service.

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


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Where is the Villafranca family from?

You can see how Villafranca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villafranca family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Villafranca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Villafranca family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Villafranca's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Villafranca families in 1891.
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What did your Villafranca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Villafranca. 50% of Villafranca men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Villafranca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Villafranca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villafranca 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 787 immigration records available for the last name Villafranca. 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 132 military records available for the last name Villafranca. For the veterans among your Villafranca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villafranca lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Villafranca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Villafranca in 1965 was 76, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Villafranca 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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