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Villagrana Family History

Villagrana Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): apparently an altered (feminine) form of Spanish Villagrán (see Villagran).

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


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Where is the Villagrana family from?

You can see how Villagrana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villagrana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Villagrana families living in California. This was about 32% of all the recorded Villagrana's in USA. California had the highest population of Villagrana families in 1920.
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What did your Villagrana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Villagrana. 72% of Villagrana men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Villagrana women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Villagrana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Villagrana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villagrana 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Villagrana. 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 112 military records available for the last name Villagrana. For the veterans among your Villagrana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villagrana lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Villagrana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Villagrana in 1962 was 79, and 66 in 2004.

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