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Vilett Family History

Vilett 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: Violett, Flett, Minett, Violette, Rivett, Lett, Gillett, Kivett

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Where is the Vilett family from?

You can see how Vilett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vilett families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Vilett family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vilett's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Vilett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilett 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 124 census records available for the last name Vilett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilett 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Vilett. 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 27 military records available for the last name Vilett. For the veterans among your Vilett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Vilett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vilett in 1972 was 97, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilett 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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