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Villafuerte Family History

Villafuerte Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Villafuerte a place in Valladolid province most probably named from villa ‘(outlying) farmstead (dependent) settlement’ (see Villa ) + fuerte ‘strong’.

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


Similar surnames: Villanueva, Villafane, Villacorta, Villaverde, Villamor, Villafranca

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Where is the Villafuerte family from?

You can see how Villafuerte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villafuerte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Villafuerte families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Villafuerte's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Villafuerte families in 1920.
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What did your Villafuerte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Villafuerte. 100% of Villafuerte men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Villafuerte women worked as a Laundress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Villafuerte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villafuerte 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Villafuerte. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Villafuerte. For the veterans among your Villafuerte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villafuerte lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Villafuerte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Villafuerte in 1948 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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