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Villam Family History

Villam 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: Villa, Villar, Killam, Villas, Gillam, Millam, Vilar, Vila, Vilas

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Where is the Villam family from?

You can see how Villam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Villam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Villam families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Villam's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Villam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Villam 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 227 census records available for the last name Villam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villam 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Villam. 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 126 military records available for the last name Villam. For the veterans among your Villam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villam lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Villam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Villam in 1989 was 32, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Villam 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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