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Vilton Family History

Vilton 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: Hilton, Wilton, Milton, Bilton, Kilton, Tilton, Vinton, Dillon

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Where is the Vilton family from?

You can see how Vilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vilton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Vilton families living in Channel Islands. This was about 90% of all the recorded Vilton's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Vilton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilton 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 407 census records available for the last name Vilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilton 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Vilton. 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 16 military records available for the last name Vilton. For the veterans among your Vilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilton lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Vilton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vilton in 1975 was 70, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilton 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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