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Villena Family History

Villena Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Villena a town in Alicante.

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


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Where is the Villena family from?

You can see how Villena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Villena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Villena families living in Texas. This was about 18% of all the recorded Villena's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Villena families in 1920.
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What did your Villena ancestors do for a living?

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

What Villena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Villena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villena 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Villena. 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 91 military records available for the last name Villena. For the veterans among your Villena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villena lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Villena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Villena in 1965 was 66, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Villena 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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