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Villett Family History

Villett 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: Gillett, Millett, Willett, Tillett, Billett, Violett, Billet, Millet

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Where is the Villett family from?

You can see how Villett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Villett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Villett family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Villett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Villett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Villett 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 Villett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Villett. 100% of Villett men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Villett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Villett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villett 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Villett. 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 42 military records available for the last name Villett. For the veterans among your Villett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Villett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Villett in 1964 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Villett 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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