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Villeneuve Family History

Villeneuve Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from (La) Villeneuve, the name of several places in various parts of France, from ville ‘settlement’ + neuve ‘new’.

The places so called were named in the Middle Ages when a new estate (settlement) was established.

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


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Where is the Villeneuve family from?

You can see how Villeneuve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villeneuve family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Villeneuve families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 20 Villeneuve families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Villeneuve's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Villeneuve families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Villeneuve surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Villeneuve ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Villeneuve. 50% of Villeneuve women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Cook (works Canteen)
    50%

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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Villeneuve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villeneuve 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Villeneuve. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Villeneuve. For the veterans among your Villeneuve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villeneuve lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Villeneuve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Villeneuve in 1958 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Villeneuve 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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