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Villon Family History

Villon Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Villón): possibly of French origin (see below and Guillon).

This surname is most common in Ecuador. It is also found in the Philippines.

French: variant of Guillon.

French: habitational name from Villon, a place in Yonne.

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


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Where is the Villon family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Villon. 60% of Villon 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Villon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villon 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Villon. 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 52 military records available for the last name Villon. For the veterans among your Villon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Villon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Villon in 1971 was 71, and 77 in 2003.

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