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Villnow Family History

Villnow 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: Willow, Villano, Gillow, Sellnow, Billow, Dillow, Pillow, Pollnow

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Where is the Villnow family from?

You can see how Villnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villnow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Villnow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Villnow families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Villnow's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Villnow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Villnow 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 Villnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Villnow. 56% of Villnow men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Villnow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Villnow were Farm Laborer and House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • House Work
    34%

What Villnow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Villnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villnow 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Villnow. 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 187 military records available for the last name Villnow. For the veterans among your Villnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villnow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Villnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Villnow in 1965 was 72, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Villnow 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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