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Villescas Family History

Villescas Name Meaning

Spanish: probably an altered form of Illescas . This surname is very rare in Spain (it is found mainly in Murcia).

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


Similar surnames: Villegas, Villagran, Iglesias, Villena, Villela, Villeda, Hillestad

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Where is the Villescas family from?

You can see how Villescas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villescas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Villescas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Villescas families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Villescas's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Villescas families in 1880.
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What did your Villescas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Villescas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villescas 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Villescas. 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 139 military records available for the last name Villescas. For the veterans among your Villescas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villescas lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Villescas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Villescas in 1956 was 29, and 82 in 2004.

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