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Vilens Family History

Vilens 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: Viles, Viens, Miles, Giles, Vilas, Aviles, Wiles, Vales, Valen, Iles

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Where is the Vilens family from?

You can see how Vilens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vilens family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilens's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vilens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilens 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 14 census records available for the last name Vilens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vilens. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vilens. For the veterans among your Vilens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilens lifespan?

Average Vilens life expectancy in 1994 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilens 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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