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Villander Family History

Villander 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: Callander, Hollander, Verlander, Wallander, Millender, Dillender

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Where is the Villander family from?

You can see how Villander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Villander families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Villander families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Villander's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Villander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Villander 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 52 census records available for the last name Villander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villander 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Villander. 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 12 military records available for the last name Villander. For the veterans among your Villander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villander lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Villander 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Villander

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