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Vilos Family History

Vilos 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: Vilas, Milos, Viles, Miles, Giles, Vito, Villa, Vilar, Vila, Simos

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Where is the Vilos family from?

You can see how Vilos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vilos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vilos families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vilos's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vilos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilos 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 Vilos ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Vilos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilos 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Vilos. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vilos. For the veterans among your Vilos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilos lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Vilos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vilos in 1959 was 67, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilos 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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