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Villiard Name Meaning

French: variant of Villard .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gilliard, Hilliard, Villard, Williard, Dilliard, Milliard, Villar

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Where is the Villiard family from?

You can see how Villiard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villiard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Villiard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Villiard families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Villiard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Villiard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Villiard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Villiard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Villiard. 70% of Villiard men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Villiard women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Villiard were Farmer and Housework. .

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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
    70%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housework
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Villiard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villiard 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Villiard. 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 165 military records available for the last name Villiard. For the veterans among your Villiard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villiard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Villiard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Villiard in 1965 was 58, and 59 in 2004.

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