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Vilts Family History

Vilts 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: Vilas, Kilts, Virts, Viles, Eilts, Viets, Wilts, Dilts, Hilts, Miles

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Where is the Vilts family from?

You can see how Vilts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilts family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Vilts families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilts's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Vilts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilts 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 Vilts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilts 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vilts. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vilts. For the veterans among your Vilts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilts lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Vilts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vilts in 1972 was 76, and 54 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilts 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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