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Vilott Family History

Vilott 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: Lott, Slott, Milota, Plott, Wilcott, Flott, Bilotta, Silcott, Minott

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Where is the Vilott family from?

You can see how Vilott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vilott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Vilott families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilott's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Vilott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vilott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vilott. 50% of Vilott 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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

What Vilott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Vilott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilott 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vilott. 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 44 military records available for the last name Vilott. For the veterans among your Vilott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilott lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Vilott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vilott in 1965 was 76, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilott 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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