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Vilimek Family History

Vilimek 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: Klimek, Filipek, Hilmer, Bilik, Valasek, Gilmer, Ozimek, Flicek

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Where is the Vilimek family from?

You can see how Vilimek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilimek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vilimek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Vilimek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vilimek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vilimek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilimek 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 Vilimek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vilimek. 100% of Vilimek men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Vilimek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Vilimek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilimek 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Vilimek. 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 52 military records available for the last name Vilimek. For the veterans among your Vilimek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilimek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Vilimek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vilimek in 1961 was 50, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vilimek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilimek 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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