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Villaire Family History

Villaire 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: Villar, Villard, Villars, Villere, Dallaire, Villemaire, Villari

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Where is the Villaire family from?

You can see how Villaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villaire family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Villaire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Villaire family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Villaire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Villaire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Villaire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Villaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Villaire. 100% of Villaire 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%

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Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Villaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villaire 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Villaire. 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 157 military records available for the last name Villaire. For the veterans among your Villaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villaire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Villaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Villaire in 1963 was 87, and 68 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Villaire 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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