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Vilma Family History

Vilma 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: Villa, Vila, Vielma, Vilar, Vilas, Vela, Villar, Zima, Vida, Avila

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Where is the Vilma family from?

You can see how Vilma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilma family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vilma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Vilma families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilma's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Vilma families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Vilma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilma 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Vilma. 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 military records available for the last name Vilma. For the veterans among your Vilma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilma lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Vilma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vilma in 1993 was 34, and 69 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilma 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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