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Vilella Family History

Vilella Surname Meaning

Catalan: habitational name from any of the places called Vilella in Catalonia (Spain) from a diminutive of vila (see Vila).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vilella family from?

You can see how Vilella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vilella families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Vilella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vilella families in 1920.
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What did your Vilella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vilella. 50% of Vilella men worked as a Miner and 100% of Vilella women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Vilella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vilella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilella 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Vilella. 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 121 military records available for the last name Vilella. For the veterans among your Vilella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vilella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vilella in 1963 was 71, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilella 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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