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Vilburn Family History

Vilburn 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: Kilburn, Wilburn, Milburn, Hilburn, Winburn, Tilbury, Colburn

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Where is the Vilburn family from?

You can see how Vilburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilburn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vilburn families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Vilburn family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilburn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vilburn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilburn 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 121 census records available for the last name Vilburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilburn 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 Vilburn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vilburn. For the veterans among your Vilburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilburn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Vilburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vilburn in 1968 was 56, and 37 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilburn 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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