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Viljanen Family History

Viljanen 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: Niskanen, Hiltunen, Moilanen, Vilhauer, Wirtanen, Tikkanen, Milanes

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Where is the Viljanen family from?

You can see how Viljanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viljanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Viljanen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Viljanen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Viljanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viljanen 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 49 census records available for the last name Viljanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viljanen 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Viljanen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Viljanen. For the veterans among your Viljanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viljanen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Viljanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Viljanen in 1978 was 80, and 98 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viljanen 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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