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Vilain Family History

Vilain Surname Meaning

see Villain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vilain family from?

You can see how Vilain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vilain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Vilain families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vilain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vilain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vilain. 100% of Vilain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vilain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Vilain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilain 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Vilain. 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 49 military records available for the last name Vilain. For the veterans among your Vilain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilain lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Vilain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vilain in 1974 was 67, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilain 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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