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Villemaire Family History

Villemaire Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Villemer: from the ancient Germanic personal name Wilmar composed of the elements wil ‘will’ and mar ‘famous’.

In some cases possibly also French: variant of Villemeyre a habitational name from a place so named in Puy-de-Dôme.

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


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Where is the Villemaire family from?

You can see how Villemaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villemaire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Villemaire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 135 Villemaire families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Villemaire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Villemaire families in 1911.
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What did your Villemaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Villemaire. 28% of Villemaire men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Villemaire women worked as a Houseworker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Villemaire were Salesman and Saleswoman.

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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
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%

What Villemaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Villemaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villemaire 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Villemaire. 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 278 military records available for the last name Villemaire. For the veterans among your Villemaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villemaire lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Villemaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Villemaire in 1955 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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