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Villany Family History

Villany 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: Villano, Villani, Hillary, Villa, Villar, Millan, Vaillant, Villard

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Where is the Villany family from?

You can see how Villany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Villany family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Villany's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Villany families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Villany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Villany ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Villany ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Villany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villany 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Villany. 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 18 military records available for the last name Villany. For the veterans among your Villany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villany lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Villany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Villany in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 2002.

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