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Vilez Family History

Vilez 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: Velez, Avilez, Viles, Vitez, Vile, Miles, Giles, Villa, Vilar, Vila

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Where is the Vilez family from?

You can see how Vilez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vilez family living in Texas. This was about 4% of all the recorded Vilez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Vilez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vilez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Sirvienta were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vilez. 32% of Vilez men worked as a Labrador and 60% of Vilez women worked as a Sirvienta. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vilez were Celador and Novicio.

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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

  • Labrador
    32%
  • Agricultor
    16%
  • Carpintero
    11%
  • Celador
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sirvienta
    60%
  • Novicio
    40%

What Vilez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Vilez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilez 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Vilez. 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 73 military records available for the last name Vilez. For the veterans among your Vilez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilez lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Vilez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vilez in 1987 was 95, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilez 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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