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Vilmain Family History

Vilmain 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: Kilman, Tilman, Gilman, Milman, Hilman, Silman, Ismail, Germain

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Where is the Vilmain family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilmain 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 60 census records available for the last name Vilmain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilmain 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Vilmain. 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 17 military records available for the last name Vilmain. For the veterans among your Vilmain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilmain lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Vilmain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Vilmain in 1963 was 88, and 87 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilmain 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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