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Villiers Family History

Villiers Surname Meaning

French and English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Villiers, the name of several places in France, all named from Late Latin villare ‘(part of an) outlying farm dependent settlement’.

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


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Where is the Villiers family from?

You can see how Villiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villiers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Villiers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Villiers families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Villiers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Villiers families in 1891.
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What did your Villiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Villiers. 23% of Villiers men worked as a Builders Labourer and 65% of Villiers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Villiers were Miner Underground and Cinema Cashier.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Fitters Labourer
    12%
  • Miner Underground
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Cinema Cashier
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Villiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villiers 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Villiers. 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 Villiers. For the veterans among your Villiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villiers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Villiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Villiers in 1965 was 76, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Villiers 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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