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Villiere Family History

Villiere 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: Villere, Valliere, Vallier, Hillier, Villers, Vallieres, Willier

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Where is the Villiere family from?

You can see how Villiere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villiere family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Villiere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Villiere families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Villiere's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Villiere families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Villiere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Villiere ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Villiere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villiere 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Villiere. 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 16 military records available for the last name Villiere. For the veterans among your Villiere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villiere lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Villiere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Villiere in 1963 was 78, and 69 in 2001.

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