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Vilard Family History

Vilard 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: Vilar, Villard, Vilardi, Vizard, Vilardo, Vila, Vilas, Izard, Villar

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Where is the Vilard family from?

You can see how Vilard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vilard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vilard family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilard's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Vilard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilard 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 Vilard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vilard. 60% of Vilard 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
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

What Vilard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Vilard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilard 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Vilard. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vilard. For the veterans among your Vilard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilard lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Vilard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vilard in 1973 was 97, and 64 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vilard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilard 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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