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Villamena Family History

Villamena Name 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: Villafana, Villasana, Villena, Villanova, Villamor, Villanueva

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Where is the Villamena family from?

You can see how Villamena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villamena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Villamena families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Villamena's in USA. New York had the highest population of Villamena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Villamena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Villamena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Villamena. 56% of Villamena 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%
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What Villamena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Villamena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villamena 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Villamena. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Villamena. For the veterans among your Villamena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villamena lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Villamena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Villamena in 1968 was 86, and 78 in 2000.

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