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Villelli Family History

Villelli 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: Villella, Villela, Vincelli, Vitelli, Viselli, Minelli, Villers

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Where is the Villelli family from?

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

What did your Villelli ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Villelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villelli 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Villelli. 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 Villelli. For the veterans among your Villelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villelli lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Villelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Villelli in 1967 was 83, and 90 in 2003.

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