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Vilmar Family History

Vilmar 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: Vilar, Villar, Vidmar, Villa, Vila, Vilas, Delmar, Hilmer, Gilmer

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Where is the Vilmar family from?

You can see how Vilmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilmar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vilmar families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vilmar families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilmar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vilmar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilmar 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 116 census records available for the last name Vilmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilmar 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Vilmar. 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 127 military records available for the last name Vilmar. For the veterans among your Vilmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilmar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Vilmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Vilmar in 1965 was 86, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilmar 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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