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Vilna Family History

Vilna 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, Vina, Vigna, Viana, Vilar, Vilas, Vela, Vine, Vinal

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Where is the Vilna family from?

You can see how Vilna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vilna families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vilna's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Vilna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilna 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 Vilna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vilna. 100% of Vilna men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Vilna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Vilna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilna 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Vilna. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vilna. For the veterans among your Vilna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilna lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Vilna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Vilna in 1965 was 65, and 89 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vilna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilna 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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