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Villagran Family History

Villagran Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly southern; Villagrán): habitational name apparently from a lost place called Villa Grande meaning ‘large farmstead or settlement’

(see Villa).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Villagran family from?

You can see how Villagran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villagran family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Villagran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Villagran families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Villagran's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Villagran families in 1891.
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What did your Villagran ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Villagran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villagran 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Villagran. 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 257 military records available for the last name Villagran. For the veterans among your Villagran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villagran lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Villagran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Villagran in 1947 was 55, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Villagran 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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