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Villin Family History

Villin Surname 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: Vallin, Killin, Millin, Hillin, Dillin, Gillin, Dillon, Villa

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Where is the Villin family from?

You can see how Villin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Villin families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Villin families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Villin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Villin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Villin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Villin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villin 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 Villin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Villin. For the veterans among your Villin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1988, in the United States, Villin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Villin in 1981 was 77, and 71 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Villin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Villin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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