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Villet Family History

Villet 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: Billet, Millet, Vallet, Gillet, Willet, Violet, Pille, Miller, Villa

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Where is the Villet family from?

You can see how Villet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Villet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Villet families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Villet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Villet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Villet 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 376 census records available for the last name Villet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villet 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Villet. 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 136 military records available for the last name Villet. For the veterans among your Villet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villet lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Villet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Villet in 1973 was 61, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Villet 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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