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Vilea Family History

Vilea 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: Villa, Vila, Rilea, Viles, Vile, Miles, Giles, Vilar, Vilas, Vela

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Where is the Vilea family from?

You can see how Vilea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilea family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Vilea families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilea's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vilea families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Vilea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilea 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Vilea. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vilea. For the veterans among your Vilea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilea lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilea 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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