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Villers Family History

Villers Surname Meaning

French and Walloon: habitational name from Villers, the name of several places in the northern part of France as well as in Belgium (Wallonia), named from Late Latin villare ‘(part of an) outlying farm dependent settlement’.

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Villars is referenced in the context of similar etymological origins.

This naming convention reflects the agricultural history and settlement patterns in these regions.

Such place names often indicate the characteristics and functions of the areas they represent.

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


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Where is the Villers family from?

You can see how Villers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Villers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Villers families living in Warwickshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Villers's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Villers families in 1891.
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What did your Villers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Window Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Villers. 100% of Villers men worked as a Window Cleaner and 93% of Villers 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Window Cleaner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Private Means
    8%

What Villers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Villers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villers 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Villers. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Villers. For the veterans among your Villers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villers lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Villers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Villers in 1956 was 32, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Villers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Villers 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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